March weather forecastRiga, Latvia

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March

Weather in March

Come March, Riga bids a slow farewell to winter as temperatures start to increase, rendering the landscape a mixture of winter remnants and spring beginnings. The snow starts to melt, replaced with light rain showers. Snowfall decreases dramatically to 61mm (2.4"), signaling the oncoming spring season. A sense of optimism fills the air, as daylight hours extend, and winter's grip loosens. The weather is unpredictable, changing from minute to minute, hence, it's advisable to dress in layers.

Temperature

The start of March brings a subtle rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a freezing cold -0.7°C (30.7°F) in February to an icy 2.9°C (37.2°F). In Riga, the month of March brings a consistent average low-temperature of -1.8°C (28.8°F), slightly cooler than its daytime highs.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Riga is 85%.

Rainfall

In Riga, during March, the rain falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 23mm (0.91") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 142 rainfall days, and 382mm (15.04") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Riga, during March, snow falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 61mm (2.4") of snow. In Riga, during the entire year, snow falls for 52.2 days and aggregates up to 327mm (12.87") of snow.

Sea temperature

February and March, with an average sea temperature of 1°C (33.8°F), are months with the coldest seawater in Riga.
Note: During swimming activities, this is a serious life-threatening hazard. Rapid loss of control over breathing impairs cognitive abilities. A specialized swimsuit is essential to limit thermal wastage.

Daylight

In Riga, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 52min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 07:14 and sunset at 17:56. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 19:01 EET.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in Riga, Latvia, is 4.7h.

UV index

In Riga, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.

Updated: Feb 1, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in March, in Riga, is 2.9°C (37.2°F) and the average low-temperature is -1.8°C (28.8°F).

The average relative humidity in March is 85%.

In Riga, during March, the rain falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 23mm (0.91") of precipitation.

In Riga, in March, during 8.5 snowfall days, 61mm (2.4") of snow is typically accumulated.

The months with the coldest seawater are February and March, with an average sea temperature of 1°C (33.8°F).

In Riga, Latvia, the average seawater temperature in March is 1°C (33.8°F). For swimming, this is considered life-threatening and very dangerous. The water feels painfully cold, and hyperventilation quickly occurs. A specialized swimsuit is mandatory to reduce thermal damage.

In March, the average day length in Riga, Latvia, is 11h and 52min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:14 and sunset at 17:56. On the last day of the month, in Riga, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 19:01 EET.

In Riga, the average sunshine duration in March is 4.7h.

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year J F March A M J J A S O N D

Feb

March

Apr

Average high temperature

-0.7°C

2.9°C

9.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

16.8km/h

16.5km/h

15.3km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

11.8

8.5

2.7

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

12.7

14.2

16.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Riga, Latvia

Average high temperature in March: 2.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (22.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-1.3°C).

Average low temperature in March: -1.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (14.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-4.8°C).

Average pressure in March
Riga, Latvia

Average pressure in March: 1013.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is October (1016.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1011.4mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Riga, Latvia

Average wind speed in March: 15.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (18.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (13.1km/h).

Average humidity in March
Riga, Latvia

Average humidity in March: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Riga, Latvia

Average rainfall in March: 23mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (47mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (19mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Riga, Latvia

Average rainfall days in March: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Riga, Latvia

Average snowfall in March: 61mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (84mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Riga, Latvia

Average snowfall days in March: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in March
Riga, Latvia

Average sea temperature in March: 1°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (17°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February and March (1°C).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Riga, Latvia

Average daylight in March: 11h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 54min).

Average sunshine in March: 4h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Riga, Latvia

Average sunshine days in March: 14.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (10.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Riga, Latvia

Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Riga, Latvia

Average cloud cover in March: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 79).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in March
Riga, Latvia

Average visibility in March: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (8km).