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Orsha Weather in March

Orsha in March

The short of it: Orsha in March averages a high of 3 °C (38 °F) and a low of -4 °C (24 °F), with 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain and about 11 h 40 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 3° · low -4° · rain 35 mm · daylight 11 h 40 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: August & June

Thirty years of records give Orsha an average March high of 3°, a low of -4° and some 35 mm of rain. Highs rise 5° against February, to near 3°; nights run about -4°. Rain is modest, about 35 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 40 min in mid-March, 122 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates March 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and June.

Against its neighbours, Orsha runs warmer than most and wetter than most in March. Baran’, 7 km to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

March in Orsha, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus February
5° warmer, 1.0 mm more rain
Versus April
9° colder
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 40 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Baran’Vitebsk7 km WSW3°-4°34 mm
BolbasovoVitebsk13 km SW3°-4°35 mm
MyezhavaVitebsk14 km NNW3°-5°35 mm
DubrownaVitebsk20 km ENE3°-4°34 mm
Kopys’Vitebsk23 km SSW3°-4°34 mm
SmolyanyVitebsk24 km WNW3°-4°35 mm
KokhanovoVitebsk27 km WSW3°-4°36 mm
ShklovMogilev34 km SSW4°-4°33 mm

The Almanac · Orsha Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
March
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Highs rise 5° against February, to near 3°; nights run about -4°. Rain is modest, about 35 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Orsha by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-8°38 mm13 km/h7 h 50 min✦✦
February-2°-8°34 mm13 km/h9 h 38 min✦✦
March3°-4°35 mm13 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦✦
April12°2°37 mm12 km/h14 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
May18°7°61 mm11 km/h16 h 2 min✦✦✦✦
June22°11°63 mm10 km/h17 h 13 min✦✦✦✦
July24°13°89 mm9 km/h16 h 43 min✦✦✦
August23°11°67 mm9 km/h14 h 54 min✦✦✦✦
September17°7°53 mm10 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
October10°2°53 mm11 km/h10 h 22 min✦✦
November3°-2°44 mm13 km/h8 h 21 min✦✦✦
December-1°-6°38 mm13 km/h7 h 18 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Orsha in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Orsha in March?

Days average 3 °C (38 °F) and nights -4 °C (24 °F), with about 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against February, to near 3°; nights run about -4°. Rain is modest, about 35 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Orsha?

The Almanac gives March 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are August and June.

How long are the days in Orsha in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 40 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 18 min in December to 17 h 13 min in June.

Does it snow in Orsha in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Orsha in March?

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

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