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Espoo weather in March (Southern Finland, Finland)

What kind of weather does March bring to Espoo? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The month of March in Espoo typically brings low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 3°C. But by evening, they drop to around -5°C. Prepare for a very cold month by layering your clothing. It's always better to be prepared for the cold than to face it unprotected.

Precipitation

Espoo in March usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 43 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 16 days of snow/rain this month.

Average sunshine

With about 132 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Espoo. July and August typically offer 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 Espoo climate page with graphs.

 

Espoo, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 3°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 0°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 52%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 43 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 82% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 132 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Helsinki, Finland (19 KM, 12 Miles).

Where to go in Finland in March

Find out more about the weather in Finland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 0°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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