Lithuania
Lithuania in March
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Lithuania in March — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Lithuania in March?
- Druskininkai is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 4°C (39°F) in March; Telšiai is the coolest at 2°C (36°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Lithuania in March?
- Hardly: even the warmest water, at Nida (3°C (37°F)), stays below 21 °C.
Warmest
4°
Druskininkai
Coolest
2°
Telšiai
Driest
32 mm
Panevezys
Warmest sea
3°
Nida
Druskininkai is the warm end of Lithuania in March (4°C (39°F)); Telšiai the cool end (2°C (36°F)). On average it is 4 °C (7 °F) warmer than February. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Vilnius, Kaunas, and Šiauliai.
Best places in Lithuania in March
8 
Vilnius
Vilnius · Lithuania
4° / -3° 39 mm Mar
9
Kaunas
Kaunas · Lithuania
4° / -3° 36 mm Mar
8
Šiauliai
Siauliai · Lithuania
3° / -3° 33 mm Mar
9
Panevezys
Panevezys · Lithuania
4° / -3° 32 mm Mar
10
Druskininkai
Alytus · Lithuania
4° / -4° 34 mm Mar
8
Trakai
Vilnius · Lithuania
3° / -4° 38 mm Mar
8
Palanga
Klaipėda · Lithuania
3° / -2° 36 mm Mar
8
Telšiai
Telsiai · Lithuania
2° / -4° 44 mm Mar
Weather in March by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Druskininkai | 4° | -4° | 34 mm | — | 10 |
| Birštonas | 4° | -4° | 36 mm | — | 10 |
| Kaunas | 4° | -3° | 36 mm | — | 9 |
| Panevezys | 4° | -3° | 32 mm | — | 9 |
| Nida | 4° | -1° | 41 mm | 3° | 9 |
| Jonava | 4° | -4° | 34 mm | — | 9 |
| Mažeikiai | 3° | -3° | 41 mm | — | 9 |
| Kėdainiai | 4° | -3° | 33 mm | — | 9 |
| Vilnius | 4° | -3° | 39 mm | — | 8 |
| Šiauliai | 3° | -3° | 33 mm | — | 8 |
| Trakai | 3° | -4° | 38 mm | — | 8 |
| Palanga | 3° | -2° | 36 mm | 3° | 8 |
| Telšiai | 2° | -4° | 44 mm | — | 8 |
| Kretinga | 4° | -2° | 41 mm | — | 8 |
| Utena | 3° | -4° | 38 mm | — | 8 |
| Biržai | 3° | -3° | 35 mm | — | 8 |
Festivals in Lithuania in March
- Vilnius International Film Festival Film festival
School holidays in March
When schools are off, family travel peaks and prices rise.
- Mar 22, 2027 – Mar 28, 2027 Spring Holidaysnationwide
- Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 4, 2027 Spring Holidaysnationwide
Public holidays in March
- Day of Restoration of Independence of Lithuania
- Easter Sunday
- Easter Monday
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Lithuania in March?
Average daytime highs range from 2° in Telšiai to 4° in Druskininkai.
Can you swim in Lithuania in March?
The sea is cool: the warmest water is around Nida at about 3°.