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Polotsk Weather in March

Polotsk in March

The short of it: Polotsk in March averages a high of 3 °C (38 °F) and a low of -4 °C (24 °F), with 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain and about 11 h 39 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 3° · low -4° · rain 38 mm · daylight 11 h 39 min

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

March in Polotsk brings afternoons near 3° and nights around -4°, with about 38 mm of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about 3°, with nights near -4°. Rain is modest, about 38 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 39 min in mid-March, 127 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 June and May.

Against its neighbours, Polotsk runs cooler than most and wetter than most in March. Novopolotsk, 13 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

March in Polotsk, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus February
5° warmer, 5.0 mm less rain
Versus April
8° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 39 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
NovopolotskVitebsk13 km WNW3°-4°38 mm
UshachiVitebsk36 km SSW4°-4°38 mm
DzisnaVitebsk37 km WNW4°-4°35 mm
YaznoVitebsk40 km W4°-4°36 mm
RossonyVitebsk47 km N3°-6°37 mm
ShumilinoVitebsk56 km ESE3°-4°36 mm
VerkhnedvinskVitebsk62 km WNW4°-4°33 mm
BeshenkovichiVitebsk65 km SE4°-4°36 mm

The Almanac · Polotsk Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
March
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about 3°, with nights near -4°. Rain is modest, about 38 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Polotsk by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-3°-9°42 mm12 km/h7 h 39 min✦✦
February-2°-8°43 mm12 km/h9 h 32 min✦✦
March3°-4°38 mm11 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦✦
April12°2°36 mm10 km/h14 h 4 min✦✦✦✦
May18°7°68 mm10 km/h16 h 12 min✦✦✦✦
June22°10°70 mm9 km/h17 h 27 min✦✦✦✦
July24°13°84 mm9 km/h16 h 55 min✦✦✦
August22°12°72 mm9 km/h15 h 0 min✦✦✦
September17°7°50 mm9 km/h12 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
October10°3°61 mm10 km/h10 h 18 min✦✦✦
November5°0°55 mm12 km/h8 h 12 min✦✦
December-1°-5°42 mm12 km/h7 h 6 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Polotsk in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Polotsk in March?

Days average 3 °C (38 °F) and nights -4 °C (24 °F), with about 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about 3°, with nights near -4°. Rain is modest, about 38 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Polotsk?

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

How long are the days in Polotsk in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 39 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 6 min in December to 17 h 27 min in June.

Does it snow in Polotsk in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Polotsk in March?

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

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