Västernorrland Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Västernorrland, Sweden in March.

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Sundsvall Härnösand Örnsköldsvik Docksta

Planning a trip to Västernorrland, Sweden this March? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Västernorrland in March

Västernorrland, Sweden is a region in Sweden. March in Västernorrland generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 4°C (39°F) and nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) in Sundsvall. In many regions in Sweden, March is characterized by its biting cold temperatures. If you're venturing into these areas during this time, it's crucial to be adequately prepared. Ensure you layer up with warm clothing to fight off the chill and stay comfortable.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Västernorrland, Sweden, check out the map below.

Precipitation

March is a moderate rainy month with an average snow/rainfall of around 41 mm (1.6 in) in Sundsvall. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Sundsvall, marking it as the year's driest month.

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Sundsvall gets around 137 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

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Best Places to Visit in Västernorrland in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Västernorrland.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Västernorrland

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in Västernorrland, Sweden?

Temperature range in Västernorrland (March)

Precipitation variation in Västernorrland (March)

Sundsvall

In March Sundsvall generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
0°C (32°F)
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
-8°C (18°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
82 hours
137 hours
186 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
44 mm (1.7 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Sundsvall →

Härnösand

In March Härnösand generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
0°C (32°F)
3°C (37°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-4°C (25°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
82 hours
137 hours
186 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
48 mm (1.9 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Härnösand →

Örnsköldsvik

In March Örnsköldsvik generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
-2°C (28°F)
2°C (36°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
-8°C (18°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
49 mm (1.9 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Örnsköldsvik →

Docksta

In March Docksta generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
-1°C (30°F)
2°C (36°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
-8°C (18°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
48 mm (1.9 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Docksta →

Kramfors

In March Kramfors generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
-1°C (30°F)
3°C (37°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
-9°C (16°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
82 hours
137 hours
186 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
46 mm (1.8 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kramfors →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Västernorrland, in Sweden.

Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Västernorrland in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sundsvall 4°C (39°F) -5°C (23°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)
Härnösand 3°C (37°F) -4°C (25°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Örnsköldsvik 2°C (36°F) -5°C (23°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Docksta 2°C (36°F) -5°C (23°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)
Kramfors 3°C (37°F) -6°C (21°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Lugnvik 3°C (37°F) -6°C (21°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)

Västernorrland weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Västernorrland, Sweden in March?

Västernorrland, Sweden typically experiences poor weather in March, part of the season. Daytime highs in Sundsvall average around 4°C (39°F), and temperatures drop to about -5°C (23°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Västernorrland, Sweden in March?

In Sundsvall, the average daytime high in March is 4°C (39°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -5°C (23°F).

Does Västernorrland, Sweden get a lot of snow/rain in March?

Not particularly. Sundsvall averages just 41 mm (1.6 in) of snow/rain in March, making it a mostly dry month for Västernorrland, Sweden.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Västernorrland, Sweden?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Sundsvall, March may not be the ideal time to visit Västernorrland, Sweden.

On average, the best time to visit Västernorrland, Sweden is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Sundsvall. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Västernorrland.

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