Stockholm weather in March
Stockholm in March averages 2°C (35°F), 27 mm of rain and 5.2 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Stockholm, March is the fourth coldest, the driest and the sixth dullest.
- Average temp
- 2°C (35°F)
-1–5°C · 30–40°F
- Rainfall
- 27 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 5.2 h
hours per day
What is Stockholm 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 Stockholm in March?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around -1°C (30°F).
March compared with February and April
March in Stockholm is 2.8°C warmer than February and about as wet as it, which averages -1°C (30°F).
March in Stockholm is 4.8°C cooler than April and about as wet as it, which averages 7°C (44°F).
Daylight in Stockholm in March
On 15 March the sun is up for 11 hours 48 minutes in Stockholm, rising about 06:03 and setting about 17:51 local time.
March ends 2 hours 40 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 6 hours 47 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Stockholm
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Travel guides for Stockholm
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Stockholm weather by month
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How March compares with the rest of the year
March is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | -1°C / 30°F | 37 mm |
| February | -1°C / 30°F | 29 mm |
| March | 2°C / 35°F | 27 mm |
| April | 7°C / 44°F | 29 mm |
| May | 12°C / 53°F | 34 mm |
| June | 16°C / 61°F | 61 mm |
| July | 19°C / 67°F | 60 mm |
| August | 18°C / 65°F | 66 mm |
| September | 13°C / 56°F | 53 mm |
| October | 8°C / 46°F | 51 mm |
| November | 4°C / 38°F | 47 mm |
| December | 1°C / 33°F | 47 mm |
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FAQs about Stockholm in March
March climate averages for Stockholm, 1991–2020.
Stockholm averages 2°C (35°F) in March, ranging from about -1°C (30°F) at night to 5°C (40°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 27 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
No. March averages 2°C (35°F) against 7°C (44°F) in April — 4.8°C cooler.
March is 2.8°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 48 minutes of daylight in mid-March, against 18 hours 35 minutes in June and 6 hours 8 minutes in December.
On 15 March, sunrise is about 06:03 and sunset about 17:51 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 2 hours 40 minutes longer than it starts.
