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Tornio Weather in March

Tornio in March

The short of it: Tornio in March averages a high of -1 °C (31 °F) and a low of -10 °C (15 °F), with 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain and about 11 h 26 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -1° · low -10° · rain 37 mm · daylight 11 h 26 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: July & August

Thirty years of records give Tornio an average March high of -1°, a low of -10° and some 37 mm of rain. Highs rise 5° against February, to near -1°; nights run about -10°. Rain is modest, about 37 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 26 min in mid-March, 201 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots. The Almanac rates March 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Tornio runs warmer than most and wetter than most in March. Haparanda, 1 km to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

March in Tornio, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus February
5° warmer, 3.0 mm less rain
Versus April
6° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Oct–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 26 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
HaparandaNorrbotten1 km SSW-1°-10°37 mm
MarielundNorrbotten2 km WNW-1°-10°36 mm
KeminmaaLapland19 km ESE-1°-10°34 mm
LautiosaariLapland20 km ESE-1°-10°34 mm
KemiLapland23 km ESE-1°-10°37 mm
SangisNorrbotten30 km W-1°-10°31 mm
TervolaLapland39 km NE-1°-11°35 mm
RisögrundNorrbotten41 km W-1°-10°31 mm

The Almanac · Tornio Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
March
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Highs rise 5° against February, to near -1°; nights run about -10°. Rain is modest, about 37 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Tornio by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-5°-13°46 mm13 km/h4 h 32 min✦
February-5°-14°40 mm13 km/h8 h 5 min✦✦
March-1°-10°37 mm13 km/h11 h 26 min✦✦
April5°-4°34 mm12 km/h15 h 11 min✦✦✦
May12°3°43 mm13 km/h19 h 2 min✦✦✦✦
June18°9°55 mm13 km/h23 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
July21°12°60 mm12 km/h20 h 52 min✦✦✦✦
August19°10°67 mm12 km/h16 h 46 min✦✦✦✦
September13°5°60 mm13 km/h12 h 56 min✦✦✦
October6°0°58 mm13 km/h9 h 21 min✦✦
November0°-5°61 mm13 km/h5 h 41 min✦
December-3°-10°52 mm13 km/h3 h 1 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Tornio in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Tornio in March?

Days average -1 °C (31 °F) and nights -10 °C (15 °F), with about 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against February, to near -1°; nights run about -10°. Rain is modest, about 37 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Tornio?

The Almanac gives March 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Tornio in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 26 min. The days are lengthening — from 3 h 1 min in December to 23 h 43 min in June.

Does it snow in Tornio in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Tornio in March?

Thermal layers, a down coat, mittens and insulated boots.

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