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Ełk Weather in March

Ełk in March

The short of it: Ełk in March averages a high of 6 °C (42 °F) and a low of -2 °C (29 °F), with 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain and about 11 h 40 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 6° · low -2° · rain 31 mm · daylight 11 h 40 min

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

March in Ełk brings afternoons near 6° and nights around -2°, with about 31 mm of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about 6°, with nights near -2°. Rain is modest, about 31 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 40 min in mid-March, 119 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 August.

Against its neighbours, Ełk runs about middling and drier than most in March. Prostki, 15 km to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

March in Ełk, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus February
5° warmer, 4.0 mm more rain
Versus April
8° colder
Day–night spread
7°
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
ProstkiWarmia-Masuria15 km SSE6°-2°30 mm
Stare JuchyWarmia-Masuria16 km NW5°-2°32 mm
SwiętajnoWarmia-Masuria20 km N5°-2°32 mm
GrajewoPodlasie21 km SSE6°-2°31 mm
OleckoWarmia-Masuria25 km NNE5°-3°34 mm
RajgródPodlasie25 km ESE5°-2°32 mm
OrzyszWarmia-Masuria27 km W6°-2°31 mm
WydminyWarmia-Masuria28 km NW5°-2°32 mm

The Almanac · Ełk 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 6°, with nights near -2°. Rain is modest, about 31 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Ełk by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-1°-6°31 mm14 km/h7 h 57 min✦✦
February1°-5°27 mm14 km/h9 h 41 min✦✦✦
March6°-2°31 mm13 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦✦
April14°3°27 mm12 km/h13 h 57 min✦✦✦✦
May19°8°48 mm11 km/h15 h 55 min✦✦✦✦
June22°11°61 mm11 km/h17 h 4 min✦✦✦✦
July25°14°75 mm10 km/h16 h 35 min✦✦✦
August24°13°67 mm9 km/h14 h 49 min✦✦✦✦
September18°9°47 mm10 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
October12°5°43 mm12 km/h10 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
November5°1°37 mm14 km/h8 h 27 min✦✦✦
December1°-4°34 mm14 km/h7 h 26 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ełk in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ełk in March?

Days average 6 °C (42 °F) and nights -2 °C (29 °F), with about 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about 6°, with nights near -2°. Rain is modest, about 31 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Ełk?

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

How long are the days in Ełk in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 40 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 26 min in December to 17 h 4 min in June.

Does it snow in Ełk in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Ełk in March?

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

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