March weather forecast
Finland

March in Finland is the transitional period from winter to spring. As the month progresses, the weather starts to show signs of warming, but winter still holds its sway, especially in the northern and eastern regions of the country. Average temperatures during March generally fluctuate between -15°C (5°F) in the north and 0°C (32°F) in the south.

Cities located in the southern coastal region, such as Helsinki and Turku, start to see a mild increase in temperature, whereas northern cities like Rovaniemi in Lapland continue to endure winter's bite, with temperatures often dipping below -10°C (14°F). Despite the continuing cold, the increasing daylight hours signal the approaching spring.

The Gulf Stream and North Atlantic Drift currents continue to influence the weather, tempering the cold and impacting the coastal regions more significantly. As a result, the coastal areas experience less severe weather compared to the inland regions.

March in Finland still encounters strong winds, although their frequency and intensity lessen compared to the winter months. Wind speeds gradually decrease as the country moves towards spring.

Snow cover in March remains significant across the country, particularly in the northern regions, providing ample opportunities for winter sports enthusiasts. Snow cover in the north can reach up to 914mm (35.98"), while the southern regions experience snow cover around 305mm (12.01").

Heading into April, the weather begins to warm more noticeably. The snow starts to melt, leading to an increased likelihood of floods, especially in areas near rivers and lakes. The increasing temperatures and melting snow herald the arrival of spring in Finland, bringing an end to the long winter season.

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• Helsinki - March »
  The start of March in Helsinki brings a subtle rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a subzero cold -1.9°C (28.6°F) in February to a cold 1.6°C (34.9°F). On the last day of March, in Helsinki, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 19:02 EET.
• Espoo - March »
  The month with the coldest seawater in Espoo is March, with an average sea temperature of 0.1°C (32.2°F). On the last day of March, in Espoo sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 19:03 EET.
• Tampere - March »
  With the onset of March, Tampere observes a minor temperature ascent, with the average high-temperature adjusting from February's subzero cold -3.5°C (25.7°F) to a cold 1.2°C (34.2°F). In Tampere, Finland, during March, the rain falls for 16 days and regularly aggregates up to 31mm (1.22") of precipitation.
• Vantaa - March »
  The arrival of March in Vantaa brings a soft temperature shift, with the average high-temperature nudging from a subzero cold -2.7°C (27.1°F) in February to an icy 1.5°C (34.7°F). What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Vantaa?
• Oulu - March »
  The month with the most snowfall in Oulu is March, when snow falls for 18.4 days and typically aggregates up to 232mm (9.13") of snow. The months with the lowest UV index in Oulu are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.
• Turku - March »
  The arrival of March in Turku introduces a minor uplift in high-temperatures, adjusting from a freezing cold -2.1°C (28.2°F) in February to an icy 2°C (35.6°F). The arrival of March signifies an ever-so-slight hint of spring in Turku's weather as temperatures rise a fraction in comparison to February.
• Jyväskylä - March »
  February and March are months with the least rain in Jyväskylä when the rain falls for 5.3 days and typically aggregates up to 23mm (0.91") of rain. In Jyväskylä, in March, snow falls for 16.6 days, with typically accumulated 144mm (5.67") of snow.
• Lahti - March »
  In Lahti in March, during 6.5 rainfall days, 28mm (1.1") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Lahti, in March, during 17.5 snowfall days, 162mm (6.38") of snow is typically accumulated.
• Kuopio - March »
  In Kuopio in March, during 19.2 snowfall days, 190mm (7.48") of snow is typically accumulated. January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Kuopio, Finland.
• Pori - March »
  Pori in March experiences a slight uptick in the average high-temperature, adjusting from February's freezing cold -3°C (26.6°F) to a wintry 1°C (33.8°F). The months with the coldest seawater in Pori are February and March, with an average sea temperature of -0.2°C (31.6°F).
• Kouvola - March »
  In Kouvola, during March, snow falls for 20.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 219mm (8.62") of snow. In Kouvola, during March, the rain falls for 7.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 36mm (1.42") of precipitation.
• Joensuu - March »
  The months with the most snowfall in Joensuu are March and December, with an average 202mm (7.95") of accumulated snow. In Joensuu, during March, snow falls for 21.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 202mm (7.95") of snow.