Helsinki in March
In March, Helsinki averages 1°C (34°F) during the day and -5°C (23°F) at night, with around 12 days of rain (40 mm total).
Conditions are cold — pack winter layers. Plan for unsettled weather and bring rain gear. Snowfall occurs on roughly 7 days.
March in Helsinki is outside the typical sweet spot for sightseeing weather. It can still be a great time to visit if you have specific reasons (festivals, off-season pricing, etc.).
1°C
Avg high
-5°C
Avg low
12
Rain days
40 mm
Rainfall
7
Snow days
Helsinki in other months
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rain days | Snow days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -3°C / 27°F | -7°C / 19°F | 55 mm | 17 | 11 |
| February | -3°C / 27°F | -8°C / 18°F | 40 mm | 15 | 11 |
| March | 1°C / 34°F | -5°C / 23°F | 40 mm | 12 | 7 |
| April | 8°C / 46°F | 0°C / 32°F | 35 mm | 11 | 2 |
| May | 15°C / 59°F | 5°C / 41°F | 40 mm | 11 | 0 |
| June | 19°C / 66°F | 11°C / 52°F | 55 mm | 12 | 0 |
| July | 22°C / 72°F | 14°C / 57°F | 75 mm | 12 | 0 |
| August | 20°C / 68°F | 13°C / 55°F | 80 mm | 13 | 0 |
| September | 15°C / 59°F | 8°C / 46°F | 70 mm | 13 | 0 |
| October | 8°C / 46°F | 3°C / 37°F | 80 mm | 15 | 0 |
| November | 3°C / 37°F | -1°C / 30°F | 70 mm | 16 | 5 |
| December | -1°C / 30°F | -5°C / 23°F | 55 mm | 17 | 9 |
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