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Vecrīga Weather in March

Vecrīga in March

The short of it: Vecrīga in March averages a high of 4 °C (40 °F) and a low of -2 °C (28 °F), with 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain and about 11 h 38 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 4° · low -2° · rain 34 mm · daylight 11 h 38 min

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

Thirty years of records give Vecrīga an average March high of 4°, a low of -2° and some 34 mm of rain. Highs rise 4° against February, to near 4°; nights run about -2°. Rain is modest, about 34 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 38 min in mid-March, 134 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, Vecrīga runs warmer than most and wetter than most in March. Riga, 0 km to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

March in Vecrīga, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus February
4° warmer, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus April
7° colder
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 38 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
RigaRiga0 km SSE4°-2°34 mm
DārzciemsRiga4 km E4°-3°34 mm
ČiekurkalnsRiga6 km NE4°-3°33 mm
MārupeMārupe6 km SSW4°-3°33 mm
MežaparksRiga7 km NNE4°-3°32 mm
MežciemsRiga8 km ENE4°-3°33 mm
BaložiĶekava8 km S4°-3°33 mm
DreiliņiRiga8 km E4°-3°33 mm

The Almanac · Vecrīga 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 4°; nights run about -2°. Rain is modest, about 34 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Vecrīga by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-5°40 mm15 km/h7 h 22 min✦✦✦
February0°-5°34 mm14 km/h9 h 23 min✦✦
March4°-2°34 mm13 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦✦
April12°2°35 mm13 km/h14 h 11 min✦✦✦✦
May17°7°46 mm13 km/h16 h 27 min✦✦✦✦
June21°11°62 mm12 km/h17 h 50 min✦✦✦✦
July23°14°71 mm11 km/h17 h 15 min✦✦✦
August23°13°74 mm10 km/h15 h 11 min✦✦✦
September17°9°63 mm12 km/h12 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
October11°4°69 mm14 km/h10 h 12 min✦✦✦
November5°1°54 mm14 km/h7 h 57 min✦✦
December1°-2°45 mm15 km/h6 h 45 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Vecrīga in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Vecrīga in March?

Days average 4 °C (40 °F) and nights -2 °C (28 °F), with about 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 4° against February, to near 4°; nights run about -2°. Rain is modest, about 34 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Vecrīga?

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

How long are the days in Vecrīga in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 38 min. The days are lengthening — from 6 h 45 min in December to 17 h 50 min in June.

Does it snow in Vecrīga in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Vecrīga in March?

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

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