Lapland weather in March
Thinking about venturing to Lapland 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 Lapland in March?
Lapland is a region in Finland. March in Lapland generally has very cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.
The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -4°C in Kilpisjärvi to 0°C in Ylitornio. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -9°C in Ylitornio and -12°C in Kilpisjärvi. 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.
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snowfall in Inari with an average of 29 mm to moderate snowfall in Kilpisjärvi with 53 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Rovaniemi, marking it as the year's driest month. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 132 hours of sunlight anticipated in Rovaniemi. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.
For specific regional insights in Lapland for March, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Lapland climate page.
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Popular destinations in Lapland
What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Lapland?
Average weather in Rovaniemi
In March Rovaniemi generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Levi
In March Levi generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Äkäslompolo
In March Äkäslompolo generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Saariselka
In March Saariselka generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Pyhätunturi
In March Pyhätunturi generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and moderate monthly snowfall. 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 Lapland, in Finland.
Is March the best time to visit Lapland?
In our view, March might not be the best time to travel to Lapland with often poor weather in Rovaniemi.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July offering mostly perfect weather in Rovaniemi. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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