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Gävle Weather in March

March in Gävle averages 6°C (43°F) during the day and -4°C (25°F) at night. With just 34 mm (1.3 in) of snow/rainfall on average, it doesn't get much drier than this.

Rainfall in Gävle in March

This is the driest month of the year, though the temperatures are on the cooler side. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 11 days of snow/rain are anticipated, with 34 mm (1.3 in) on average. A fairly balanced picture this month, some wet days but nothing too extreme in terms of intensity.

Temperature in Gävle in March

Gävle in March gets highs of 6°C (43°F) during the day and drops to -4°C (25°F) at night. Expect a cold feel throughout the day, not just in the mornings and evenings. Warm layers are essential. Nights drop below freezing to -4°C (25°F). An extra blanket is worth packing if you're unsure about the heating where you're staying.

March in Gävle has its charm, but if you're looking for destinations with pleasant temperatures and sunny skies, our weather planner can help you explore other options in the world.

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Gävle Temperature in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -4°C (25°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 6°C (43°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 38%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 34 mm (1.3 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  

Daily Historical Temperatures

50-year average (1976-2025)

Based on our historical records, temperatures in Gävle typically rise from around 1°C (34°F) at the start of March to approximately 6°C (43°F) by the end. Nights are very cold, with lows typically ranging from -6°C (21°F) to -2°C (28°F).

Average temperatures in March

Daily Historical Precipitation

50-year average (1976-2025)

Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.

Average precipitation in March

Historical weather for Gävle in March

Browse day-by-day weather records for Gävle spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.

Gävle historical weather extremes in March

Based on 50 years of weather observations in Gävle between 1976 and 2026, these are the recorded extremes.

  • On March 27, 2007, temperatures climbed to 18°C (64°F), marking the warmest March day on record.

Best Places in Sweden in March

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Gävle in March

We recommend to layer up for chilly conditions in Gävle in March. You could start with thermal underwear or a good base layer to keep your core warm on the cooler days this month. Maybe also add a sweater or fleece, and top it off with a windproof jacket. Some rain is possible, so pack something to handle light showers.

What To Do in Gävle in March

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

Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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