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March · climate normalsCold days and a month score of 23/100

Riga in March

Poor · 23/100Beach 15/100
High / low5° / -2°daily averages
Precipitation41 mm12 wet days
Sea1°surface temperature
56.95° N, 24.11° EElevation 6 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
When to goRiga · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec23March
Best timeMay–Jul
March: high / low5° / -2°
iWhat to expect

The weather in March

In March, Riga averages daytime highs of 5° and night-time lows of -2° — cold weather by day. Expect around 41 mm of precipitation spread over about 12 wet days, with average cloud cover near 48%.

Days are 4.5° warmer than in February on average, and April is warmer again by about 7°. The sea averages 1°, too cold for most swimmers.

March scores 23/100 — poor conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 7th of the twelve months for Riga. For the most comfortable weather, consider May, June and July instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:41 and sets at 18:26 local time, giving 11 h 45 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 146 minutes over the month.

Why 23/100?

How the score for March is built
Comfort · 42%0%
Dry days · 33%17%
Clear skies · 25%70%

Beach score this month: 15/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

March against the year

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iiiNearby in March

Around Riga this month

Jūrmala
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Jūrmala

Jūrmala · 20 km W
4°Mar high
12wet days
23score
Jūrmala
Mārupe
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Mārupe

Mārupe · 5.6 km SW
5°Mar high
12wet days
23score
Mārupe
Ādaži
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Ādaži

Ādaži · 20 km NE
4°Mar high
11wet days
25score
Ādaži
ivTop of the table

Latvia's best in March

Where to go in March
Liepāja
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Liepāja

Liepaja
4°Mar high
10wet days
27score
Liepāja
Tukums
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Tukums

Tukums Municipality
4°Mar high
10wet days
27score
Tukums
Jelgava
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Jelgava

Jelgava
5°Mar high
10wet days
26score
Jelgava
Daugavpils
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4

Daugavpils

Daugavpils
4°Mar high
11wet days
23score
Daugavpils
·Questions

Riga in March: quick answers

Is March a good time to visit Riga?

March scores 23/100 for Riga, which we rate as poor. Average highs are 5°C with 12 wet days.

How warm is Riga in March?

Daytime highs average 5°C and night-time lows -2°C in March.

Does it rain a lot in Riga in March?

Riga receives about 41 mm of precipitation in March, falling on around 12 days.

Can you swim in Riga in March?

The sea averages 1°C in March, cold for most swimmers.