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Lienz Weather in March

Lienz in March

The short of it: Lienz in March averages a high of 9 °C (48 °F) and a low of -1 °C (30 °F), with 52 mm (2.0 in) of rain and about 11 h 46 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 9° · low -1° · rain 52 mm · daylight 11 h 46 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: August & June

March in Lienz brings afternoons near 9° and nights around -1°, with about 52 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against February, to near 9°; nights run about -1°. Rain is modest, about 52 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 46 min in mid-March, 92 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates March 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and June.

Against its neighbours, Lienz runs warmer than most and drier than most in March. Auronzo, 40 km to the SW, is 2° cooler by day.

March in Lienz, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus February
5° warmer, 15 mm more rain
Versus April
5° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 46 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
AuronzoVeneto40 km SW7°-2°53 mm
Bad GasteinSalzburg42 km NE4°-5°85 mm
Bad HofgasteinSalzburg46 km NNE8°-3°70 mm
KaprunSalzburg49 km N8°-2°70 mm
Domegge di CadoreVeneto50 km SW10°0°48 mm
TolmezzoFriuli Venezia Giulia51 km SSE13°2°104 mm
Pieve di CadoreVeneto55 km SW8°-1°46 mm
Zell am SeeSalzburg55 km N9°-2°71 mm

The Almanac · Lienz Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
March
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Highs rise 5° against February, to near 9°; nights run about -1°. Rain is modest, about 52 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Lienz by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-8°38 mm4 km/h8 h 55 min✦✦
February4°-6°37 mm5 km/h10 h 14 min✦✦
March9°-1°52 mm6 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦
April14°3°59 mm7 km/h13 h 31 min✦✦✦
May19°8°98 mm7 km/h15 h 1 min✦✦✦
June23°12°114 mm6 km/h15 h 51 min✦✦✦
July24°13°131 mm6 km/h15 h 30 min✦✦✦
August23°12°126 mm6 km/h14 h 12 min✦✦✦
September19°8°100 mm5 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦
October13°4°109 mm5 km/h10 h 47 min✦✦
November6°0°97 mm4 km/h9 h 17 min✦
December2°-6°58 mm4 km/h8 h 33 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Lienz in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Lienz in March?

Days average 9 °C (48 °F) and nights -1 °C (30 °F), with about 52 mm (2.0 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against February, to near 9°; nights run about -1°. Rain is modest, about 52 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Lienz?

The Almanac gives March 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are August and June.

How long are the days in Lienz in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 46 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 33 min in December to 15 h 51 min in June.

Does it snow in Lienz in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Lienz in March?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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