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Umeå weather in March (Västerbotten, Sweden)

Will it be warm or cold in Umeå this March? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, March in Umeå includes very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 2°C, cooling down at night to around -6°C. You will probably experience very cold weather in this month, so dressing warmly is vital. Be sure to prepare for the chill with the right clothing.

Precipitation

Umeå in March usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 42 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 14 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 169 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Umeå. July typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Umeå climate page with graphs.

 

Umeå, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 46%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 42 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
SunshineSunshine 169 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Sweden in March

Find out more about the weather in Sweden 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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Umeå.

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