March weather forecastBucharest, Romania

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March

Weather in March

The advent of March in Bucharest heralds the arrival of spring. It brings a notable difference in the weather pattern characterized by increasing temperatures, up to 10.5°C (50.9°F) highs, and the further reduction in snowfall to 15mm (0.59") only. It's a dynamic weather month, as the city experiences a shift from lingering cold fronts to emerging hints of warmth. Days continue to grow longer providing more daylight, and the city starts to slowly shed its white blanket.

Temperature

March in Bucharest, Romania, sees a rise in the average high-temperature, climbing from a cold 4.1°C (39.4°F) in February to a cool 10.5°C (50.9°F). During March nights, Bucharest records an average temperature of 0.3°C (32.5°F).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Bucharest, in March, it is raining for 6 days, with typically 38mm (1.5") of accumulated precipitation. In Bucharest, during the entire year, the rain falls for 72 days and collects up to 595mm (23.43") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. During March, Bucharest regularly aggregates up to 105mm (4.13") of snow. In Bucharest, during the entire year, snow aggregates up to 560mm (22.05").

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 18:03. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:41 EET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 4.5h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Bucharest, Romania, is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 during March translates into the following guidance:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.

Updated: Feb 5, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

In March, in Bucharest, the average high-temperature is 10.5°C (50.9°F), and the average low-temperature is 0.3°C (32.5°F).

In Bucharest, the average relative humidity in March is 80%.

In Bucharest, in March, during 6 rainfall days, 38mm (1.5") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Bucharest, Romania, in March, 105mm (4.13") of snow is typically accumulated.

The average day length in March is 11h and 56min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 18:03. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:41 EET.

In March, the average sunshine duration in Bucharest is 4.5h.

In Bucharest, Romania, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Year J F March A M J J A S O N D

Feb

March

Apr

Average high temperature

4.1°C

10.5°C

18°C

Average low temperature

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average UV index

Average temperature in March
Bucharest, Romania

Average high temperature in March: 10.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (28.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (1.5°C).

Average low temperature in March: 0.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (15.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-5.5°C).

Average humidity in March
Bucharest, Romania

Average humidity in March: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (73%).

Average rainfall in March
Bucharest, Romania

Average rainfall in March: 38mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (77mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (32mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Bucharest, Romania

Average rainfall days in March: 6 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are April and July (7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are September and October (5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Bucharest, Romania

Average snowfall in March: 105mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (137mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Bucharest, Romania

Average daylight in March: 11h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

Average sunshine in March: 4h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 0min).