Helsinki in March usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +34°F and roughly 7 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 11 snowy days with an average precipitation of 29 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+34°F
Avg. max. temperature
-2°F
Min.
+55°F
Max.
10 mm
Total precipitation
79%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
2 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Helsinki has OK weather in March.
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Average temperature in Helsinki in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Helsinki for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in March is +34°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +43°F during the day and a minimum of +9°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes down 11% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +39°F to +36°F.
Is Helsinki warm or cold in March?
Helsinki is typically chill in March.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +27°F to +34°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +19°F to +23°F.
Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Helsinki:
Water temperature in Helsinki in March
Water in Helsinki in March is Cold. It varies from +31°F to +33°F, with an average of +32°F.This is almost similar to the air temperature, which averages +34°F.
The water temperature in March is one of the coldest of the entire year:
The warmest water temperatures in Helsinki are reached in August, when the average sea temperature rises to +55°F. The coldest water temperatures are in February, with an average of +31°F.
Can you swim in Helsinki in March?
We would not recommend swimming in Helsinki in March, the water is very cold (+32°F on average). Consider swimming only if you are an experienced cold-water swimmer with proper gear.
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Cold
Below +61°F
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Fresh
61°F - 70°F
🏊
Comfortable
70°F - 77°F
👙
Warm
77°F - 82°F
🔥
Very warm
+82°C and up
You will need a full-body wetsuit, cap, gloves, a warm change of clothes, and a hot drink ready for after your swim.
Climate in Helsinki in March
Helsinki weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+27°F
+34°F
+43°F
Min. temperature
-20°F
-2°F
+14°F
Max. temperature
+46°F
+55°F
+66°F
Rainfall
10 mm
10 mm
24 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
4 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+31°F
+32°F
+33°F
Humidity
85%
79%
72%
Air pressure
1011 HPa
1011 HPa
1012 HPa
Sunny days
3
7
9
Cloudy days
11
10
9
Rainy days
1
2
7
Snowy days
12
11
5
March weather is still as ok as in February.It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +27°F to +34°F during the day.The rainfall amount in March stays the same as in the previous month with a 10 mm of total precipitation.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 85% to 79%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 4 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 3 to 7.
But maybe it is worth considering traveling in April as the weather gets better.
Wind speed in Helsinki in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 6 m/s getting up to 11 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Helsinki is gradually decreasing during March, going from 5 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Helsinki based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in March stands at 32%, leading to total precipitation of around 54 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 20 mm, which is considered light rain.March is a pretty wet month with over 10 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Helsinki wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 83 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 10 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during March in Helsinki based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in March is 26%, for a monthly total of around 54 mm.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last March in Helsinki?
This is the weather in Helsinki in March 2023:
1 March
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+40°F
2 March
☀️
+41°F
3 March
☀️
+38°F
4 March
🌨️
+32°F
5 March
🌨️
+30°F
6 March
🌨️
+28°F
7 March
☀️
+27°F
8 March
🌨️
+27°F
9 March
☀️
+25°F
10 March
☁️
+32°F
11 March
🌨️
+27°F
12 March
☀️
+31°F
13 March
☀️
+33°F
14 March
🌧️
+40°F
15 March
☀️
+38°F
16 March
☀️
+37°F
17 March
☀️
+35°F
18 March
🌧️
+41°F
19 March
☁️
+40°F
20 March
🌫️
+36°F
21 March
☀️
+40°F
22 March
🌫️
+38°F
23 March
☁️
+43°F
24 March
🌫️
+41°F
25 March
☁️
+39°F
26 March
🌨️
+32°F
27 March
🌨️
+30°F
28 March
🌨️
+34°F
29 March
☁️
+30°F
30 March
☀️
+33°F
31 March
☀️
+35°F
In March 2023 Helsinki had 13 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +34°F, with an absolute maximum of +43°F and a minimum of +25°F. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 50%. The average wind speed was 6 m/s, with a maximum of 16 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Helsinki climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Helsinki in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+41°F) and the highest in 2020 (+52°F). The driest year was 2002 with only 248 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 1153 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Helsinki in March:
Is March a good time to visit Helsinki?
It’s always a good time to visit Helsinki, but the weather is changeable in March, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Helsinki in March?
Not really, March is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Can you swim in Helsinki in March?
Swimming in Helsinki in March is challenging and not recommended for inexperienced swimmers or without proper equipment and preparation.
Is Helsinki rainy in March?
Helsinki is usually dry in March. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Helsinki in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Helsinki in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Finland
Check out the weather for other cities in Finland.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Helsinki, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
