Äkäslompolo weather in March (Lapland, Finland)

Curious about the March weather in Äkäslompolo? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In March, Äkäslompolo generally has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around -1°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -10°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Äkäslompolo in March usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 36 mm for the month. It's the month with the least rainfall. Whether you're keen on hiking, outdoor festivals, or just enjoying a walk in the park, this month provides a reliably dry backdrop for all your plans. Typically around 16 days of snowfall is expected.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 132 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Äkäslompolo. July generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Äkäslompolo, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature -10°C  

Max Temperature -1°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 36 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 132 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Kittilä, Finland (32 KM, 20 Miles).

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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 Äkäslompolo in March?

Visitors traveling to Äkäslompolo should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in March.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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