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Petrozavodsk weather in March (Russia)

Will it be warm or cold in Petrozavodsk this March? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In March, Petrozavodsk usually has very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 1°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to -7°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

Petrozavodsk in March usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 40 mm for the month. The month is known for having the least precipitation of the year. Make the most of the sunshine and clear skies. On average, there are about 16 days with snow/rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 118 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

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

 

Petrozavodsk, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 54%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 40 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 80%  
SunshineSunshine 118 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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

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

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