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Alytus Weather in March

Alytus in March

The short of it: Alytus in March averages a high of 5 °C (41 °F) and a low of -3 °C (27 °F), with 36 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 June and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 5° · low -3° · rain 36 mm · daylight 11 h 40 min

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

March in Alytus brings afternoons near 5° and nights around -3°, with about 36 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against February, to near 5°; nights run about -3°. Rain is modest, about 36 mm, the 10th 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 June and May.

Against its neighbours, Alytus runs warmer than most and wetter than most in March. Daugai, 19 km to the E, is 1° cooler by day.

March in Alytus, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus February
5° warmer, 4.0 mm more rain
Versus April
8° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 40 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
DaugaiAlytus19 km E5°-4°37 mm
BirštonasKaunas24 km N5°-3°35 mm
SimnasAlytus25 km W5°-3°35 mm
PrienaiKaunas27 km NNW5°-3°36 mm
LeipalingisAlytus36 km SSW5°-3°35 mm
Senoji VarėnaAlytus37 km ESE5°-4°35 mm
ViečiūnaiAlytus38 km S5°-3°34 mm
LazdijaiAlytus39 km WSW5°-2°35 mm

The Almanac · Alytus 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 5°; nights run about -3°. Rain is modest, about 36 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Alytus by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-1°-6°39 mm15 km/h7 h 51 min✦✦
February1°-5°32 mm14 km/h9 h 38 min✦✦
March5°-3°36 mm13 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦✦
April13°2°34 mm13 km/h13 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
May19°7°50 mm11 km/h16 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
June22°11°62 mm12 km/h17 h 12 min✦✦✦✦
July24°13°83 mm11 km/h16 h 42 min✦✦✦
August23°12°72 mm10 km/h14 h 53 min✦✦✦
September18°8°48 mm11 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
October11°4°48 mm12 km/h10 h 23 min✦✦✦
November5°1°42 mm16 km/h8 h 22 min✦✦✦
December1°-4°43 mm14 km/h7 h 19 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Alytus in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Alytus in March?

Days average 5 °C (41 °F) and nights -3 °C (27 °F), with about 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against February, to near 5°; nights run about -3°. Rain is modest, about 36 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Alytus?

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

How long are the days in Alytus in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 40 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 19 min in December to 17 h 12 min in June.

Does it snow in Alytus in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Alytus in March?

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

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