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Riesa Weather in March

Riesa in March

The short of it: Riesa in March averages a high of 10 °C (49 °F) and a low of 1 °C (34 °F), with 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain and about 11 h 43 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 10° · low 1° · rain 42 mm · daylight 11 h 43 min

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

Thirty years of records give Riesa an average March high of 10°, a low of 1° and some 42 mm of rain. Highs rise 4° against February, to near 10°; nights run about 1°. Rain is modest, about 42 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 43 min in mid-March, 108 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 April and June.

Against its neighbours, Riesa runs warmer than most and drier than most in March. Oschatz, 13 km to the W, is 1° cooler by day.

March in Riesa, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus February
4° warmer, 9.0 mm more rain
Versus April
7° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 43 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
OschatzSaxony13 km W9°1°44 mm
GroßenhainSaxony17 km E9°1°43 mm
MeissenSaxony21 km SE9°1°46 mm
DöbelnSaxony24 km SSW8°1°50 mm
CoswigSaxony28 km SE10°2°44 mm
WilsdruffSaxony33 km SSE8°1°52 mm
RadebeulSaxony34 km SE10°2°45 mm
TorgauSaxony35 km NW9°1°39 mm

The Almanac · Riesa Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
March
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Highs rise 4° against February, to near 10°; nights run about 1°. Rain is modest, about 42 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Riesa by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-3°43 mm15 km/h8 h 20 min✦✦✦
February5°-1°33 mm15 km/h9 h 54 min✦✦✦
March10°1°42 mm15 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦
April16°5°28 mm13 km/h13 h 47 min✦✦✦✦✦
May21°9°50 mm12 km/h15 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
June24°13°50 mm12 km/h16 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
July26°15°80 mm11 km/h16 h 9 min✦✦✦
August26°14°64 mm11 km/h14 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
September21°11°51 mm11 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
October15°6°42 mm12 km/h10 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
November9°3°47 mm13 km/h8 h 47 min✦✦
December4°-1°44 mm14 km/h7 h 53 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Riesa in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Riesa in March?

Days average 10 °C (49 °F) and nights 1 °C (34 °F), with about 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 4° against February, to near 10°; nights run about 1°. Rain is modest, about 42 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Riesa?

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

How long are the days in Riesa in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 43 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 53 min in December to 16 h 34 min in June.

Does it snow in Riesa in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Riesa in March?

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

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