March 2026 in the province of Liège presented a relatively mild month with temperatures hovering close to seasonal norms. The average temperature across the region reached 7.2 degrees Celsius, falling just 0.2 degrees below the normal value of 7.4 degrees. This slight cooling anomaly was modest compared to typical year-to-year variations, indicating fairly typical spring conditions for the Belgian Ardennes region.
Temperature Extremes
The month showcased considerable temperature variation across different locations. The warmest day occurred on March 6th in Saint-Georges-sur-Meuse, where temperatures climbed to 19.5 degrees Celsius, providing a pleasant early spring day. In contrast, the coldest conditions were recorded on March 27th in Waimes, where temperatures plummeted to minus 3.3 degrees Celsius, demonstrating the lingering winter influence in the higher elevations of the Ardennes.
Precipitation Patterns
March proved to be notably drier than average, with total precipitation reaching 62.1 millimeters compared to the normal 79.1 millimeters, representing a 21 percent deficit. The wettest day of the month occurred on March 25th in Spa, where 30.8 millimeters of rain fell. However, when examining total monthly accumulation by location, Stavelot recorded the highest precipitation total at 88.5 millimeters, indicating that rainfall was unevenly distributed across the province.
Sunshine and Notable Observations
Sunshine hours exceeded expectations slightly, with 215.6 hours recorded against a normal value of 212.7 hours, representing a one percent positive anomaly. This modest surplus of sunshine contributed to the relatively pleasant character of the month despite below-average precipitation. The combination of near-normal temperatures, reduced rainfall, and slightly above-average sunshine hours created conditions typical of a transitional spring month in the Liège region, with the weather gradually shifting from winter patterns toward warmer spring conditions.