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Põlva Weather in March

Põlva in March

The short of it: Põlva in March averages a high of 4 °C (38 °F) and a low of -5 °C (24 °F), with 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain and about 11 h 36 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 4° · low -5° · rain 32 mm · daylight 11 h 36 min

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

Thirty years of records give Põlva an average March high of 4°, a low of -5° and some 32 mm of rain. Highs rise 5° against February, to near 4°; nights run about -5°. Rain is modest, about 32 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 36 min in mid-March, 141 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 May and September.

Against its neighbours, Põlva runs warmer than most and wetter than most in March. Mammaste, 2 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

March in Põlva, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus February
5° warmer, 2.0 mm less rain
Versus April
8° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 36 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MammastePõlvamaa2 km WNW4°-5°32 mm
HimmastePõlvamaa2 km N4°-5°32 mm
Vastse-KuustePõlvamaa15 km NW3°-5°31 mm
AhjaPõlvamaa16 km N3°-5°31 mm
ParksepaVõrumaa17 km SSW4°-5°33 mm
VerioraPõlvamaa18 km ESE4°-5°31 mm
VäimelaVõrumaa19 km S4°-5°33 mm
KanepiPõlvamaa20 km WSW3°-5°33 mm

The Almanac · Põlva 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 4°; nights run about -5°. Rain is modest, about 32 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Põlva by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-7°39 mm12 km/h7 h 8 min✦✦
February-1°-8°34 mm12 km/h9 h 16 min✦✦
March4°-5°32 mm12 km/h11 h 36 min✦✦✦
April11°1°32 mm11 km/h14 h 17 min✦✦✦✦
May18°6°49 mm10 km/h16 h 41 min✦✦✦✦
June21°10°74 mm10 km/h18 h 9 min✦✦✦
July24°13°71 mm9 km/h17 h 31 min✦✦✦
August22°12°77 mm9 km/h15 h 20 min✦✦✦
September16°8°54 mm9 km/h12 h 41 min✦✦✦✦
October9°3°63 mm10 km/h10 h 7 min✦✦
November4°-1°50 mm12 km/h7 h 45 min✦✦
December0°-4°41 mm13 km/h6 h 29 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Põlva in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Põlva in March?

Days average 4 °C (38 °F) and nights -5 °C (24 °F), with about 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against February, to near 4°; nights run about -5°. Rain is modest, about 32 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Põlva?

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

How long are the days in Põlva in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 36 min. The days are lengthening — from 6 h 29 min in December to 18 h 9 min in June.

Does it snow in Põlva in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Põlva in March?

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

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