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Kaunas Weather in March

Kaunas in March

The short of it: Kaunas in March averages a high of 5 °C (41 °F) and a low of -2 °C (28 °F), with 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain and about 11 h 39 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 5° · low -2° · rain 36 mm · daylight 11 h 39 min

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

Thirty years of records give Kaunas an average March high of 5°, a low of -2° and some 36 mm of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 4° from February to about 5°, with nights near -2°. 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 39 min in mid-March, 124 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 September and June.

Against its neighbours, Kaunas runs warmer than most and wetter than most in March. Aleksotas, 2 km to the S, sees much the same highs.

March in Kaunas, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus February
4° warmer, 4.0 mm more rain
Versus April
8° colder
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 39 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
AleksotasKaunas2 km S5°-2°36 mm
ŠilainiaiKaunas3 km NNW5°-2°36 mm
EiguliaiKaunas4 km NNE5°-2°35 mm
Dainava (Kaunas)Kaunas4 km ENE5°-2°36 mm
NoreikiškėsKaunas4 km WSW5°-2°36 mm
Akademija (Kaunas)Kaunas5 km W5°-2°36 mm
SargėnaiKaunas6 km NNW5°-2°36 mm
DomeikavaKaunas7 km N5°-3°36 mm

The Almanac · Kaunas 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 4° from February to about 5°, with nights near -2°. Rain is modest, about 36 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Kaunas by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-5°39 mm14 km/h7 h 46 min✦✦
February1°-5°32 mm14 km/h9 h 36 min✦✦✦
March5°-2°36 mm13 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦✦
April13°3°33 mm13 km/h14 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
May19°7°46 mm11 km/h16 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
June22°11°64 mm12 km/h17 h 19 min✦✦✦✦
July24°14°81 mm11 km/h16 h 48 min✦✦✦
August24°13°72 mm10 km/h14 h 56 min✦✦✦
September18°9°44 mm11 km/h12 h 37 min✦✦✦✦✦
October11°4°51 mm12 km/h10 h 21 min✦✦✦
November5°1°44 mm16 km/h8 h 17 min✦✦✦
December1°-3°43 mm14 km/h7 h 13 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Kaunas in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Kaunas in March?

Days average 5 °C (41 °F) and nights -2 °C (28 °F), with about 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 4° from February to about 5°, with nights near -2°. 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 Kaunas?

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

How long are the days in Kaunas in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 39 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 13 min in December to 17 h 19 min in June.

Does it snow in Kaunas in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Kaunas in March?

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

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