Irkutsk weather in March (Irkutsk Region, Russia)

Curious about the climate in Irkutsk this March? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In March, the weather in Irkutsk generally includes very low temperatures and low snow/rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 1°C. But by evening, they drop to around -13°C. Expect very cold weather this month, so bundle up in warm clothing. It's essential to be ready for the chill.

Precipitation

Irkutsk in March usually receives low snow/rainfall, averaging around 15 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 7 days.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 210 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Irkutsk. June and July generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Irkutsk climate page with graphs.

 

Irkutsk, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature -13°C  

Max Temperature 1°C  

Chance of Rain 25%  

Precipitation 15 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 66%  

Sunshine 210 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Russia in March

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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. Also, consider bringing a rain jacket as there might be some rain.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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