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Rovaniemi in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Rovaniemi in March will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Rovaniemi, based on historical data.
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March

Weather in Rovaniemi in March 2025

OK Weather
Cold
🌨️
Snowy
If you plan to visit Rovaniemi in March, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +28°F during the day and approximately 5 sunny days. Expect some snowy, though, as there are typically 13 snowy days in the month and around 32 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+28°F
Avg. max. temperature
-24°F
Min.
+50°F
Max.
1 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
0 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Rovaniemi has OK weather in March.

Average temperature in Rovaniemi in March

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Rovaniemi for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +36°F during the day to a minimum of -8°F during the night, the temperature in March averages around +25°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 4% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +34°F to +36°F.

Is Rovaniemi warm or cold in March?

Rovaniemi is typically cold in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +18°F to +28°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +7°F to +14°F.

Wear your winter warms as it will be cold. To save space, layer, and don’t forget gloves and a scarf.

Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Rovaniemi:

Climate in Rovaniemi in March

Rovaniemi weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+18°F+28°F+39°F
Min. temperature
-35°F-24°F+1°F
Max. temperature
+45°F+50°F+64°F
Rainfall
0 mm1 mm9 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
86%80%72%
Air pressure
1008 HPa1008 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
255
Cloudy days
131212
Rainy days
003
Snowy days
131310

March weather is still as ok as in February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +18°F to +28°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 0 mm to 1 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 86% to 80%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 3 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 2 to 5.

April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Rovaniemi in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Rovaniemi is gradually increasing during March, going from 3 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during March in Rovaniemi based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 26% chance of snow on an average day in March, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 27 mm.

Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last March in Rovaniemi?

This is the weather in Rovaniemi in March 2023:
1 March
☀️
+33°F
2 March
☀️
+35°F
3 March
☀️
+31°F
4 March
🌨️
+28°F
5 March
🌨️
+27°F
6 March
☁️
+15°F
7 March
☁️
+12°F
8 March
☀️
+12°F
9 March
☀️
+15°F
10 March
☀️
+22°F
11 March
☁️
+24°F
12 March
☁️
+22°F
13 March
☀️
+24°F
14 March
🌨️
+24°F
15 March
🌨️
+23°F
16 March
☀️
+28°F
17 March
☁️
+27°F
18 March
🌨️
+33°F
19 March
☀️
+30°F
20 March
☀️
+31°F
21 March
☀️
+30°F
22 March
☀️
+29°F
23 March
☀️
+22°F
24 March
☀️
+23°F
25 March
☀️
+24°F
26 March
☀️
+25°F
27 March
☀️
+28°F
28 March
☀️
+29°F
29 March
🌨️
+25°F
30 March
🌨️
+22°F
31 March
🌨️
+35°F
In March 2023 Rovaniemi had 18 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +25°F, with an absolute maximum of +36°F and a minimum of +12°F. The average humidity was 80%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 45%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Rovaniemi climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Rovaniemi in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+35°F) and the highest in 2020 (+44°F). The driest year was 1997 with only 206 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 551 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Rovaniemi in March:

Is March a good time to visit Rovaniemi?

It’s always a good time to visit Rovaniemi, 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 Rovaniemi in March?

Not really, March is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Rovaniemi rainy in March?

Rovaniemi is usually dry in March. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Rovaniemi in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Rovaniemi 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.

Monthly weather in Rovaniemi

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Rovaniemi, 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.