March could be a good time to visit Vaasa, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +32°F, and there are typically 6 sunny days in March. However, expect about 11 snowy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 24 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+32°F
Avg. max. temperature
-20°F
Min.
+54°F
Max.
10 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
2 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Vaasa has OK weather in March.
Average temperature in Vaasa in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Vaasa for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in March is +30°F with a maximum of +39°F and a minimum of 0°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 18% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +39°F to +32°F.
Is Vaasa warm or cold in March?
Vaasa is typically chill in March.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +27°F to +32°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +16°F to +21°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 Vaasa:
Water temperature in Vaasa in March
Water in Vaasa 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 +32°F.
The water temperature in March is one of the coldest of the entire year:
The warmest water temperatures in Vaasa are reached in August, when the average sea temperature rises to +62°F. The coldest water temperatures are in February, with an average of +31°F.
Can you swim in Vaasa in March?
We would not recommend swimming in Vaasa 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
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Comfortable
70°F - 77°F
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Warm
77°F - 82°F
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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 Vaasa in March
Vaasa weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+27°F
+32°F
+43°F
Min. temperature
-29°F
-20°F
+5°F
Max. temperature
+46°F
+54°F
+70°F
Rainfall
10 mm
10 mm
23 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+31°F
+32°F
+33°F
Humidity
86%
81%
74%
Air pressure
1010 HPa
1009 HPa
1012 HPa
Sunny days
3
6
7
Cloudy days
13
13
11
Rainy days
1
2
6
Snowy days
11
11
6
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 +32°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 86% to 81%.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 3 to 6.
April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Vaasa in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Vaasa is gradually increasing during March, going from 3 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Vaasa based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in March is about 6 mm, with a 10% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 3 mm, which is considered light rain.Vaasa is amazing in March with as little as 3 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Vaasa wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 82 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 6 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during March in Vaasa based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in March is about 60 mm, with a 10% chance of snow on a typical day.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last March in Vaasa?
This is the weather in Vaasa in March 2023:
1 March
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+39°F
2 March
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+38°F
3 March
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+35°F
4 March
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+29°F
5 March
🌨️
+28°F
6 March
☁️
+21°F
7 March
🌨️
+24°F
8 March
☀️
+21°F
9 March
☀️
+24°F
10 March
☀️
+30°F
11 March
☀️
+30°F
12 March
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+24°F
13 March
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+32°F
14 March
☁️
+32°F
15 March
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+31°F
16 March
☀️
+30°F
17 March
☁️
+34°F
18 March
🌧️
+35°F
19 March
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+34°F
20 March
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+36°F
21 March
☀️
+35°F
22 March
🌨️
+34°F
23 March
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+33°F
24 March
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+33°F
25 March
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+21°F
26 March
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+24°F
27 March
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+25°F
28 March
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+26°F
29 March
☁️
+26°F
30 March
☀️
+28°F
31 March
☀️
+33°F
In March 2023 Vaasa had 20 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +30°F, with an absolute maximum of +39°F and a minimum of +21°F. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 53%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Vaasa climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Vaasa in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+40°F) and the highest in 2020 (+49°F). The driest year was 2002 with only 260 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 2226 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Vaasa in March:
Is March a good time to visit Vaasa?
It’s always a good time to visit Vaasa, 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 Vaasa in March?
Not really, March is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Can you swim in Vaasa in March?
Swimming in Vaasa in March is challenging and not recommended for inexperienced swimmers or without proper equipment and preparation.
Is Vaasa rainy in March?
Vaasa is usually dry in March. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Vaasa in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Vaasa 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 Vaasa, 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.