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Lija Weather in March

Lija in March

The short of it: Lija in March averages a high of 18 °C (64 °F) and a low of 10 °C (51 °F), with 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain and about 11 h 52 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 18° · low 10° · rain 37 mm · daylight 11 h 52 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: May & April

Thirty years of records give Lija an average March high of 18°, a low of 10° and some 37 mm of rain. Much like February: highs about 18°, nights near 10°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 37 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 52 min in mid-March, 62 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates March 5 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are May and April.

Against its neighbours, Lija runs warmer than most and wetter than most in March. Balzan, 1 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

March in Lija, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus February
2° warmer, 31 mm less rain
Versus April
2° colder
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 52 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BalzanBalzan1 km ENE18°10°37 mm
L-IklinL-Iklin1 km ENE18°10°37 mm
AttardAttard1 km SSW18°10°37 mm
BirkirkaraBirkirkara1 km ESE18°11°35 mm
NaxxarIn-Naxxar1 km N18°10°37 mm
MostaIl-Mosta2 km WNW18°10°37 mm
Hal GharghurĦal Għargħur3 km N18°11°35 mm
Santa VeneraSaint Venera3 km ESE18°11°35 mm

The Almanac · Lija Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like February: highs about 18°, nights near 10°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 37 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Lija by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January16°10°76 mm13 km/h9 h 58 min✦✦✦
February16°9°68 mm15 km/h10 h 50 min✦✦✦
March18°10°37 mm13 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦✦✦✦
April20°12°18 mm13 km/h13 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
May24°16°7.0 mm15 km/h14 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
June29°19°3.0 mm13 km/h14 h 35 min✦✦✦✦✦
July31°22°0.0 mm13 km/h14 h 22 min✦✦✦✦
August32°23°7.0 mm11 km/h13 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
September29°21°36 mm12 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦✦✦✦
October25°18°78 mm11 km/h11 h 12 min✦✦✦
November21°15°101 mm11 km/h10 h 13 min✦✦✦
December18°11°100 mm15 km/h9 h 44 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Lija in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Lija in March?

Days average 18 °C (64 °F) and nights 10 °C (51 °F), with about 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 18°, nights near 10°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 37 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Lija?

The Almanac gives March 5 of 5 (recommended). The best months are May and April.

How long are the days in Lija in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 52 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 44 min in December to 14 h 35 min in June.

Does it snow in Lija in March?

Hardly — March nights average 10 °C (51 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Lija in March?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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