Russia weather in March
Planning a getaway to Russia this March and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Russia in March?
In March, Russia experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from very cold to moderate and precipitation levels ranging from low to high.
During the day the temperature is very cold in Wrangel Island at -17°C and moderate in Belorechensk at 12°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 2°C in Belorechensk and -23°C in Wrangel Island. In numerous regions in Russia, March is marked by its cold weather conditions. If you're heading to these areas during this month, it's vital to be well-prepared. Dressing in layered and insulated outfits will ensure you stay warm.
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snowfall in Lake Baikal with an average of 6.9 mm to high snowfall in Dombay with 147 mm. Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Saint Petersburg. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 124 hours of sunlight anticipated in Saint Petersburg. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.
For a closer look at March's conditions in Russia, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Russia's yearly weather, check out our Russia climate page.
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Average weather in Saint Petersburg
In March Saint Petersburg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Moscow
In March Moscow generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Adler
In March Adler generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Yekaterinburg
In March Yekaterinburg generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Sochi
In March Sochi generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is March the best time to visit Russia?
In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit Russia due to the typically poor weather in Saint Petersburg.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Saint Petersburg. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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