Helsinki weather in March (Southern Finland, Finland)

What can you expect from the weather in Helsinki during March? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In March, Helsinki generally has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 3°C, while night temperatures can drop to -5°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Helsinki in March usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 42 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 16 days.

The city usually sees around 132 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Helsinki. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Helsinki, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 3°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 0°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 52%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 42 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 82%  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 132 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Finland in March

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

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
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 Helsinki in March?

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 0°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 in March.

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

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Helsinki.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Finland? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Finland. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.