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Stockholm weather in March (Stockholm county, Sweden)

What kind of weather does March bring to Stockholm? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

March in Stockholm generally includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 6°C. But by evening, they drop to around -3°C.

Precipitation

Stockholm in March usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 35 mm for the month. The month is marked by minimal rainfall, making it a good time for outdoor activities. Enjoy the dry spell, a great time to go hiking. Typically, you can expect about 12 days of snow/rain this month.

Average sunshine

With about 152 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

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

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

 

Stockholm, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 6°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 41%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 35 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 75%  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 152 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Sweden in March

Find out more about the weather in Sweden and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. Also, consider bringing a rain jacket as there might be some rain. With a water temperature of around 1°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.

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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Stockholm.

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