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Varėna Weather in March

Varėna in March

The short of it: Varėna in March averages a high of 5 °C (40 °F) and a low of -4 °C (24 °F), with 35 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 -4° · rain 35 mm · daylight 11 h 40 min

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

March in Varėna brings afternoons near 5° and nights around -4°, with about 35 mm of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about 5°, with nights near -4°. Rain is modest, about 35 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 40 min in mid-March, 121 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, Varėna runs warmer than most and drier than most in March. Senoji Varėna, 4 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

March in Varėna, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus February
5° warmer, 3.0 mm more rain
Versus April
8° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 40 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Senoji VarėnaAlytus4 km NNW5°-4°35 mm
MatuizosAlytus10 km NE5°-4°36 mm
DaugaiAlytus23 km NW5°-4°37 mm
EišiškėsVilnius28 km E5°-4°37 mm
RūdiškėsVilnius37 km NNE4°-4°37 mm
ViečiūnaiAlytus38 km WSW5°-3°34 mm
AlytusAlytus40 km WNW5°-3°36 mm
DruskininkaiAlytus44 km WSW5°-3°33 mm

The Almanac · Varėna 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 5° from February to about 5°, with nights near -4°. Rain is modest, about 35 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Varėna by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-8°42 mm14 km/h7 h 53 min✦✦
February0°-7°32 mm14 km/h9 h 39 min✦✦
March5°-4°35 mm13 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦✦
April13°1°38 mm13 km/h13 h 58 min✦✦✦✦
May19°6°60 mm12 km/h15 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
June23°10°62 mm11 km/h17 h 9 min✦✦✦✦
July24°12°85 mm10 km/h16 h 40 min✦✦✦
August24°11°72 mm10 km/h14 h 52 min✦✦✦
September18°7°51 mm10 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
October11°3°50 mm12 km/h10 h 23 min✦✦✦
November5°0°45 mm15 km/h8 h 23 min✦✦✦
December0°-5°44 mm14 km/h7 h 21 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Varėna in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Varėna in March?

Days average 5 °C (40 °F) and nights -4 °C (24 °F), with about 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about 5°, with nights near -4°. Rain is modest, about 35 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Varėna?

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

How long are the days in Varėna in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 40 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 21 min in December to 17 h 9 min in June.

Does it snow in Varėna in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Varėna in March?

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

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