Weather in March in Russia
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 mild and precipitation levels ranging from low to high.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is very cold in Wrangel Island at -17°C and mild 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.To explore the conditions in Russia in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
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. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Saint Petersburg, marking it as the year's driest month.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 124 hours of sunlight expected in Saint Petersburg. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Russia climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Russia?
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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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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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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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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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.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Russia.
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