Umeå weather in March (Västerbotten, Sweden)

Curious about the March weather in Umeå? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In March, Umeå generally has very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 2°C, while nights can cool down to about -6°C. The month is chilly, so ensure you're equipped and dress warmly. Preparation becomes key in these temperatures.

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, we can expect around 14 days of snow/rain.

The area enjoys a balanced 169 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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 in March and which places have the best weather 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 Umeå in March?

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 in March.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
2/10
Walking
2/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

Interested in more climate information?

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