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Rīga weather in March (Vidzeme, Latvia)

Curious about the climate in Rīga this March? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In March, Rīga tends to experience low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 5°C. At night, they will likely drop to about -2°C.

Precipitation

Rīga in March usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 45 mm for the month. Enjoy the driest month, where the risk of rain is low. It's a great time for outdoor events and activities without the threat of wet weather. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 14 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 126 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Rīga. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Rīga climate page with graphs.

 

Rīga, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 5°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 6°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 47%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 45 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 79%  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 126 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Latvia in March

Find out more about the weather in Latvia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 6°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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