March weather forecast
Stockholm, Sweden

In March, Stockholm gracefully transitions from the harsh winter into the blossoming spring. It is a month of noticeable change with a significant rise in temperatures, both in the day and at night, particularly contrasting to February's lower temperatures. The alterations are also evident in the extended daylight hours, an average increase to 11.9 hours, which are indicative of the season shift. With the increased sunshine, the city shakes off its winter slumber and Stockholm's parks and pavilions begin to buzz with life again. March embodies a period of climatic rejuvenation in Stockholm.

Temperature

Stockholm's transition into March is marked by a minor temperature shift, moving from a freezing cold -0.6°C (30.9°F) in February to a wintry 3°C (37.4°F). In March, the temperature in Stockholm drops to an average of -2.7°C (27.1°F) at night.

Rainfall

In Stockholm, in March, during 7 rainfall days, 29mm (1.14") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Stockholm, during the entire year, the rain falls for 99 days and collects up to 528mm (20.79") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Stockholm, in March, the average water temperature is 1.2°C (34.2°F).
Note: In swimming situations, this is a grave threat to life. The intense coldness of the water triggers extreme discomfort and rapid hyperventilation. A specialized swimsuit is required to mitigate thermal damage.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Stockholm is 11h and 51min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 17:16. On the last day of March, in Stockholm, sunrise is at 05:14 and sunset at 18:28 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 4.4h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Stockholm, Sweden, is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 1 in March leads to these recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.