Weather in March in Eastern Finland
Thinking about venturing to Eastern Finland this March and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Eastern Finland in March?
Eastern Finland is a region in Finland. March in Eastern Finland generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Suomussalmi at -0°C to cold in Halmeniemi at 2°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -6°C in Halmeniemi and -9°C in Suomussalmi. In many areas in Finland, March brings with it chilling temperatures. When visiting these parts during this time, it's of utmost importance to be ready. Choose clothing that is both layered and insulating to combat the cold effectively.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Rokua with an average of 37 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Tohmajärvi with 45 mm. Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Vuokatti.Average sunshine
Vuokatti enjoys a balanced 129 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.For specific regional insights in Eastern Finland for March, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Eastern Finland climate page.
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What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Eastern Finland?
Vuokatti
In March Vuokatti generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Tahkovuori
In March Tahkovuori generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kuopio
In March Kuopio generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Savonlinna
In March Savonlinna generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Joensuu
In March Joensuu generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Eastern Finland, in Finland.
Is March the best time to visit Eastern Finland?
In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit Eastern Finland due to the typically poor weather in Vuokatti.
On average, the best time to visit Eastern Finland is in June, July and August with generally pleasant weather in Vuokatti. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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