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Utsjoki Weather in March

Utsjoki in March

The short of it: Utsjoki in March averages a high of -3 °C (28 °F) and a low of -12 °C (10 °F), with 22 mm (0.87 in) of rain and about 11 h 18 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -3° · low -12° · rain 22 mm · daylight 11 h 18 min

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

March in Utsjoki brings afternoons near -3° and nights around -12°, with about 22 mm of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about -3°, with nights near -12°. It is the driest month of the year, only 22 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 18 min in mid-March, 254 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 September.

Against its neighbours, Utsjoki runs cooler than most and drier than most in March. Kárášjohka, 76 km to the SW, sees much the same highs.

March in Utsjoki, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus February
5° warmer, 2.0 mm less rain
Versus April
5° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Oct–May
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 18 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KárášjohkaFinnmark76 km SW-3°-14°17 mm
LakselvFinnmark80 km WNW-1°-9°29 mm
VadsøFinnmark105 km ENE-1°-7°28 mm
InariLapland111 km S-2°-13°20 mm
KjøllefjordFinnmark116 km N-2°-7°44 mm
BjørnevatnFinnmark117 km ESE-3°-10°29 mm
KirkenesFinnmark117 km E-2°-9°28 mm
HonningsvågFinnmark126 km NNW-1°-3°51 mm

The Almanac · Utsjoki 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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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about -3°, with nights near -12°. It is the driest month of the year, only 22 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Utsjoki by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-8°-17°30 mm9 km/hnone — polar night✦✦
February-7°-16°24 mm10 km/h7 h 4 min✦✦
March-3°-12°22 mm11 km/h11 h 18 min✦✦
April3°-6°24 mm10 km/h15 h 58 min✦✦
May8°0°28 mm11 km/h22 h 16 min✦✦✦
June14°5°48 mm11 km/hround the clock✦✦✦
July18°8°62 mm9 km/hround the clock✦✦✦✦
August15°7°55 mm8 km/h18 h 4 min✦✦✦
September10°3°41 mm9 km/h13 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
October3°-2°38 mm9 km/h8 h 42 min✦✦✦
November-3°-10°31 mm8 km/h3 h 22 min✦✦
December-6°-14°35 mm9 km/hnone — polar night✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Utsjoki in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Utsjoki in March?

Days average -3 °C (28 °F) and nights -12 °C (10 °F), with about 22 mm (0.87 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about -3°, with nights near -12°. It is the driest month of the year, only 22 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Utsjoki?

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

How long are the days in Utsjoki in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 18 min. The days are lengthening — from none — polar night in January to round the clock in June.

Does it snow in Utsjoki in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Utsjoki in March?

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

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