Murmansk weather in March (Murmansk Oblast, Russia)

Planning a trip to Murmansk in March? This guide provides all the details you need.

In March, Murmansk typically experiences very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. Daytime temperatures hover around -1°C, while nights can cool down to about -9°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Murmansk in March usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 36 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 16 days of snow.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 122 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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 Temperature -9°C  

Max Temperature -1°C  

Water Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 36 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 79%  

Sunshine 122 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Russia in March

Find out more about the weather in Russia in March and which places have the best weather 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 Murmansk in March?

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 in March.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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