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Murmansk weather in March (Murmansk Oblast, Russia)

How does the weather in Murmansk usually fare in March? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The typical weather for March in Murmansk includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around -1°C, cooling off to about -9°C at night. This month is particularly chilly, so wearing layers is necessary to stay warm and comfortable.

Precipitation

Murmansk in March usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 36 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 16 days will experience snow.

Average sunshine

With about 122 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 Murmansk. July generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Murmansk, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -1°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 54%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 36 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 79%  
SunshineSunshine 122 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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.

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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?

Visitors traveling to Murmansk should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow. With a water temperature of around 2°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
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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