Temperatures in March
It's cold in March in Sweden with an average temperature of 5°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 1°C to a high of 8°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -3°C and 1°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Sweden in March. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of March
The month of March starts in Sweden with very cold temperatures, averaging around 4°C during the day and nights close to -1°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry. Wear a thick winter coat, jumper, long trousers, hat, and gloves.
Mid-March
By mid-March, the average daytime temperature rises to around 6°C, with nights close to -1°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of March
By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Sweden will be around 7°C, with nights close to 0°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
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Precipitation in March
In March, there is an average of 31 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. Of the total precipitation, about 12 cm falls as snow in March. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average precipitation chance is 27% per day this month.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in March for Sweden. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Sweden in March |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
5°C | 11°C | |
 High Temp |
8°C | 14°C | |
| Low Temp |
1°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
31 mm | 55 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
8 days | 9 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
12 cm | 1,7 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
7 days | 1 day | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 4 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
Temperature records for Sweden in March
With 15°C, Sweden hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in March 2022. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -6°C in 2018. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -16°C to a high of 7°C.
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The climate of Sweden is based on weather data from Stockholm. Other spots, like Småland, Malmö or Gothenburg, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Sweden for a full picture of the climate.
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Daily Temperature in March in Sweden
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in March in Sweden, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in March in Sweden
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in March for Sweden, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for March, you can expect around 8 days of rain in Sweden.
Daily Snowfall in March in Sweden
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in March in Sweden, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in March.
Daily UV Index in March in Sweden
This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Sweden, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in March in Sweden Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in March in Sweden, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in March in Sweden Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in March in Sweden, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in March in Sweden per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in March in Sweden, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in March for Sweden
Click on a specific day in March for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Sweden. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Sweden by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Sweden. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
