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Rietavas Weather in March

Rietavas in March

The short of it: Rietavas in March averages a high of 4 °C (39 °F) and a low of -3 °C (27 °F), with 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain and about 11 h 39 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 4° · low -3° · rain 42 mm · daylight 11 h 39 min

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

March in Rietavas brings afternoons near 4° and nights around -3°, with about 42 mm of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 4°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 42 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, 128 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 June.

Against its neighbours, Rietavas runs about middling and wetter than most in March. Plunge, 21 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

March in Rietavas, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus February
4° warmer, 1.0 mm more rain
Versus April
8° colder
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 39 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
PlungeTelsiai21 km NNW4°-3°42 mm
VarniaiTelsiai28 km E3°-3°42 mm
ŠilalėTauragė County31 km SSE4°-3°42 mm
GargždaiKlaipėda County33 km W4°-2°38 mm
TelsiaiTelsiai35 km NE3°-3°42 mm
PlateliaiTelsiai36 km N3°-3°43 mm
EigirdžiaiTelsiai42 km NE3°-3°39 mm
PriekulėKlaipėda County43 km WSW5°-1°38 mm

The Almanac · Rietavas Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
March
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Much like February: highs about 4°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 42 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Rietavas by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-1°-5°57 mm14 km/h7 h 37 min✦
February0°-5°41 mm14 km/h9 h 31 min✦✦✦
March4°-3°42 mm13 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦✦
April12°2°35 mm12 km/h14 h 5 min✦✦✦✦
May17°6°45 mm11 km/h16 h 14 min✦✦✦✦✦
June20°10°69 mm11 km/h17 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
July23°13°87 mm10 km/h16 h 58 min✦✦✦
August22°12°92 mm9 km/h15 h 2 min✦✦✦
September17°9°77 mm11 km/h12 h 38 min✦✦✦
October11°4°85 mm12 km/h10 h 17 min✦✦
November5°1°77 mm13 km/h8 h 9 min✦
December1°-3°66 mm13 km/h7 h 2 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Rietavas in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Rietavas in March?

Days average 4 °C (39 °F) and nights -3 °C (27 °F), with about 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 4°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 42 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Rietavas?

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

How long are the days in Rietavas in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 39 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 2 min in December to 17 h 31 min in June.

Does it snow in Rietavas in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Rietavas in March?

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

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