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March · climate normalsCool days and a month score of 47/100

Zharkent in March

Mixed · 47/100
High / low11° / -2°daily averages
Precipitation17 mm5 wet days
Cloud cover40%monthly average
44.17° N, 80.01° EElevation 636 mUTC+5 · Kazakhstan Time
When to goZharkent · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec47March
Best timeApr · Sep–Oct
March: high / low11° / -2°
iWhat to expect

The weather in March

In March, Zharkent averages daytime highs of 11° and night-time lows of -2° — cool weather by day. Expect around 17 mm of precipitation spread over about 5 wet days, with average cloud cover near 40%.

Days are 6.9° warmer than in February on average, and April is warmer again by about 8.5°.

March scores 47/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 8th of the twelve months for Zharkent. For the most comfortable weather, consider April, September and October instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:54 and sets at 17:46 local time, giving 11 h 52 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 92 minutes over the month.

Why 47/100?

How the score for March is built
Comfort · 42%11%
Dry days · 33%64%
Clear skies · 25%83%

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

March against the year

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iiiNearby in March

Around Zharkent this month

Khorgos
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Khorgos

Xinjiang · 33 km E
9°Mar high
5wet days
42score
Khorgos
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Kazakhstan's best in March

Where to go in March
Aktau
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Aktau

Mangystau
8°Mar high
3wet days
47score
Aktau
Zhanaozen
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2

Zhanaozen

Mangystau
9°Mar high
3wet days
46score
Zhanaozen
Kyzylorda
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Kyzylorda

Kyzylorda
8°Mar high
4wet days
45score
Kyzylorda
Balkhash
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4

Balkhash

Karaganda
2°Mar high
5wet days
45score
Balkhash
·Questions

Zharkent in March: quick answers

Is March a good time to visit Zharkent?

March scores 47/100 for Zharkent, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 11°C with 5 wet days.

How warm is Zharkent in March?

Daytime highs average 11°C and night-time lows -2°C in March.

Does it rain a lot in Zharkent in March?

Zharkent receives about 17 mm of precipitation in March, falling on around 5 days.