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Espoo Weather in March

Espoo in March

The short of it: Espoo in March averages a high of 2 °C (36 °F) and a low of -5 °C (23 °F), with 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain and about 11 h 34 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 2° · low -5° · rain 35 mm · daylight 11 h 34 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: July & August

March in Espoo brings afternoons near 2° and nights around -5°, with about 35 mm of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 2°, nights near -5°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 35 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 34 min in mid-March, 154 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates March 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Espoo runs about middling and wetter than most in March. Olari, 6 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

March in Espoo, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus February
4° warmer, 3.0 mm less rain
Versus April
6° colder
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 34 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
OlariUusimaa6 km SE2°-5°35 mm
EspoonlahtiUusimaa6 km S2°-5°36 mm
LaaksolahtiUusimaa7 km NE2°-5°35 mm
MatinkyläUusimaa7 km SE2°-5°34 mm
LeppävaaraUusimaa9 km E2°-5°35 mm
TapiolaUusimaa9 km ESE2°-4°34 mm
PitäjänmäkiUusimaa12 km E2°-5°34 mm
MunkkiniemiUusimaa12 km E2°-5°35 mm

The Almanac · Espoo Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
March
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Much like February: highs about 2°, nights near -5°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 35 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Espoo by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-1°-6°48 mm17 km/h6 h 37 min✦
February-2°-8°38 mm16 km/h9 h 0 min✦✦
March2°-5°35 mm15 km/h11 h 34 min✦✦✦
April8°0°33 mm14 km/h14 h 29 min✦✦✦
May15°6°35 mm14 km/h17 h 9 min✦✦✦✦
June19°11°59 mm14 km/h18 h 53 min✦✦✦✦
July22°14°63 mm13 km/h18 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
August20°12°70 mm12 km/h15 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
September15°8°54 mm14 km/h12 h 44 min✦✦✦
October9°4°73 mm15 km/h9 h 57 min✦
November4°0°65 mm17 km/h7 h 19 min✦✦
December1°-4°58 mm17 km/h5 h 51 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Espoo in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Espoo in March?

Days average 2 °C (36 °F) and nights -5 °C (23 °F), with about 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 2°, nights near -5°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 35 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Espoo?

The Almanac gives March 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Espoo in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 34 min. The days are lengthening — from 5 h 51 min in December to 18 h 53 min in June.

Does it snow in Espoo in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Espoo in March?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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