Sweden weather in March
Planning a getaway to Sweden 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 Sweden in March?
Sweden has a wide variety of climate types. During March, you can expect temperatures that range from very cold to cold and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
During the day the temperature is very cold in Abisko at -5°C and cold in Löddeköpinge at 8°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to -1°C in Löddeköpinge and -12°C in Abisko.
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Kurravaara with an average of 33 mm to high snowfall in Riksgränsen with 112 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Stockholm, marking it as the year's driest month. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 152 hours of sunlight anticipated in Stockholm. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.
For a closer look at March's conditions in Sweden, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Sweden's yearly weather, check out our Sweden climate page.
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Average weather in Stockholm
In March Stockholm generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Gothenburg
In March Gothenburg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Visby
In March Visby generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Malmö
In March Malmö generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Simrishamn
In March Simrishamn generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Sweden.
Is March the best time to visit Sweden?
In our view, March might not be the best time to travel to Sweden with often poor weather in Stockholm.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Stockholm. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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