Äkäslompolo weather in March (Lapland, Finland)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Äkäslompolo this March? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

In March, Äkäslompolo typically experiences 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. Temperatures gently drop 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.

Precipitation

Äkäslompolo in March usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 36 mm for the month. This is the driest month of the year. Typically around 16 days days of snowfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 132 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

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).

Where to go in Finland in March

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Weather conditions Weather

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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?

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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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