Weather in March in Västerbotten
Thinking about venturing to Västerbotten 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 Västerbotten in March?
Västerbotten is a region in Sweden. March in Västerbotten generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is very cold in Hemavan at -2°C and cold in Himmersundet at 2°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to -6°C in Himmersundet and -10°C in Hemavan. In numerous regions in Sweden, March is marked by its cold weather conditions. If you're heading to these areas during this month, it's vital to be well-prepared. Dressing in layered and insulated outfits will ensure you stay warm.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Skellefteå with an average of 39 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Hemavan with 95 mm.Average sunshine
Umeå enjoys a balanced 169 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.For specific regional insights in Västerbotten for March, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Västerbotten climate page.
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What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Västerbotten?
Umeå
In March Umeå generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°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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Skellefteå
In March Skellefteå 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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Karlsten
In March Karlsten generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Vilhelmina
In March Vilhelmina 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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Tärnaby
In March Tärnaby 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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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Västerbotten, in Sweden.
Is March the best time to visit Västerbotten?
In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit Västerbotten due to the typically poor weather in Umeå.
Generally speaking, July provides perfect weather in Umeå. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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