Weather in Helsinki in March
March in Helsinki is deep winter. Days are short. The outdoor plan is a window in the middle of the day or not at all.
In Finland, this is how Helsinki actually wears March, not how a country centroid would. Compared with July and February, March sits in the middle of Helsinki's year.
- Average temp
- -1°C
-4–2°C
- Rainfall
- 35 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 5.2 h
hours per day
What to expect
Daytime
Days in Helsinki in March are about getting between indoor places. The cold is the story. Gloves are not a fashion choice.
A clear spell is for a short walk, then back in. Do not plan a long outdoor day as the default. Night falls early and the cold deepens with it.
Rain
March is on the drier side of the year in Helsinki. Showers are possible. They do not define the month.
A shell that lives in the bag is enough. This is not August, and it should not be packed as if it were.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Helsinki
Dates are a starting point for March.
Travel guides for Helsinki
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Helsinki
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FAQs about Helsinki
Climate averages for Helsinki, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Helsinki is between May and October, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
July is the hottest month, with an average around 18°C.
August is the wettest month, with about 84 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
