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March in Karlstad brings low temperatures, with daytime highs of 5°C (41°F) and nights around -2°C (28°F). Rainfall is at its lowest this month, making it one of the more reliable months to be outdoors.
If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Karlstad. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.
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50-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Karlstad typically rise from around 2°C (36°F) at the start of March to approximately 6°C (43°F) by the end. Nights are very cold, with lows typically ranging from -5°C (23°F) to -1°C (30°F).
Browse day-by-day weather records for Karlstad spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on weather observations in Karlstad between 1976 and 2026, these are the recorded extremes during March.
Find out more about the weather in Sweden and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Sweden in March →
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
We recommend to layer up for chilly conditions in Karlstad in March. You could start with thermal underwear or a good base layer to keep your core warm on the cooler days this month. Maybe also add a sweater or fleece, and top it off with a windproof jacket. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. Bring sunglasses since you'll have some sunny periods throughout the month
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed
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Where to go in March - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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