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Vantaa Weather in March

Vantaa in March

The short of it: Vantaa in March averages a high of 2 °C (36 °F) and a low of -5 °C (22 °F), with 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain and about 11 h 34 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 2° · low -5° · rain 36 mm · daylight 11 h 34 min

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

Thirty years of records give Vantaa an average March high of 2°, a low of -5° and some 36 mm of rain. Much like February: highs about 2°, nights near -5°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 36 mm, the 11th 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 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Vantaa runs warmer than most and wetter than most in March. Suutarila, 2 km to the SW, sees much the same highs.

March in Vantaa, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus February
4° warmer, 2.0 mm less rain
Versus April
6° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 34 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SuutarilaUusimaa2 km SW2°-5°36 mm
SuurmetsäUusimaa3 km SSE2°-5°36 mm
HakunilaUusimaa4 km ESE2°-5°36 mm
TapaninkyläUusimaa4 km SW2°-5°35 mm
KontulaUusimaa7 km SSE2°-5°36 mm
MellunkyläUusimaa7 km SSE2°-5°36 mm
ViikkiUusimaa8 km S2°-5°35 mm
MyllypuroUusimaa8 km S2°-5°36 mm

The Almanac · Vantaa 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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Much like February: highs about 2°, nights near -5°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 36 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Vantaa by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-1°-7°48 mm15 km/h6 h 35 min✦
February-2°-8°38 mm14 km/h9 h 0 min✦✦
March2°-5°36 mm14 km/h11 h 34 min✦✦
April9°0°34 mm13 km/h14 h 29 min✦✦✦
May16°5°37 mm13 km/h17 h 11 min✦✦✦✦
June20°10°62 mm13 km/h18 h 55 min✦✦✦✦
July23°13°66 mm12 km/h18 h 10 min✦✦✦✦
August21°12°69 mm11 km/h15 h 39 min✦✦✦✦
September16°7°57 mm13 km/h12 h 45 min✦✦✦
October9°3°76 mm14 km/h9 h 56 min✦
November4°-1°68 mm15 km/h7 h 18 min✦✦
December1°-4°58 mm15 km/h5 h 49 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Vantaa in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Vantaa in March?

Days average 2 °C (36 °F) and nights -5 °C (22 °F), with about 36 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 36 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Vantaa?

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

How long are the days in Vantaa in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 34 min. The days are lengthening — from 5 h 49 min in December to 18 h 55 min in June.

Does it snow in Vantaa in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Vantaa in March?

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

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