Helsinki weather in March
Helsinki in March averages -1°C (31°F), 35 mm of rain and 5.2 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Helsinki, March is the fourth coldest, the second driest and the sixth dullest.
- Average temp
- -1°C (31°F)
-4–2°C · 25–36°F
- Rainfall
- 35 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 5.2 h
hours per day
What is Helsinki like in March?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Helsinki in March?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around -4°C (25°F).
March compared with February and April
March in Helsinki is 3.3°C warmer than February and about as wet as it, which averages -4°C (25°F).
March in Helsinki is 5.4°C cooler than April and about as wet as it, which averages 5°C (40°F).
Daylight in Helsinki in March
On 15 March the sun is up for 11 hours 47 minutes in Helsinki, rising about 06:36 and setting about 18:23 local time.
March ends 2 hours 46 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 7 hours 6 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Helsinki
Dates are a starting point for March.
Travel guides for Helsinki
What to read before you book.
Helsinki weather by month
TemperatureRainfall
How March compares with the rest of the year
March is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | -3°C / 26°F | 54 mm |
| February | -4°C / 25°F | 38 mm |
| March | -1°C / 31°F | 35 mm |
| April | 5°C / 40°F | 32 mm |
| May | 10°C / 51°F | 41 mm |
| June | 15°C / 59°F | 56 mm |
| July | 18°C / 65°F | 58 mm |
| August | 17°C / 63°F | 84 mm |
| September | 12°C / 54°F | 55 mm |
| October | 7°C / 44°F | 75 mm |
| November | 2°C / 36°F | 70 mm |
| December | -1°C / 30°F | 59 mm |
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FAQs about Helsinki in March
March climate averages for Helsinki, 1991–2020.
Helsinki averages -1°C (31°F) in March, ranging from about -4°C (25°F) at night to 2°C (36°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. March sees only about 35 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
No. March averages -1°C (31°F) against 5°C (40°F) in April — 5.4°C cooler.
March is 3.3°C warmer than February, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; March sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 5.2 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what March is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 11 hours 47 minutes of daylight in mid-March, against 18 hours 53 minutes in June and 5 hours 52 minutes in December.
On 15 March, sunrise is about 06:36 and sunset about 18:23 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 2 hours 46 minutes longer than it starts.
