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Älta Weather in March

Älta in March

The short of it: Älta in March averages a high of 4 °C (39 °F) and a low of -3 °C (27 °F), with 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain and about 11 h 35 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 4° · low -3° · rain 30 mm · daylight 11 h 35 min

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

March in Älta brings afternoons near 4° and nights around -3°, with about 30 mm of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 4°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 30 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 35 min in mid-March, 148 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, Älta runs cooler than most and about as wet in March. Trångsund, 5 km to the SW, sees much the same highs.

March in Älta, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus February
3° warmer, 1.0 mm less rain
Versus April
5° colder
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 35 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
TrångsundStockholm5 km SW4°-3°31 mm
FisksätraStockholm5 km NE4°-2°29 mm
NackaStockholm5 km NNW4°-2°29 mm
SaltsjöbadenStockholm7 km ENE4°-2°29 mm
SödermalmStockholm8 km NW4°-2°32 mm
ÅrstaStockholm8 km WNW4°-2°32 mm
BrevikStockholm9 km N4°-2°29 mm
BooStockholm9 km NE4°-2°29 mm

The Almanac · Älta 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 4°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 30 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Älta by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-4°39 mm17 km/h6 h 51 min✦✦✦
February1°-4°31 mm16 km/h9 h 7 min✦✦✦
March4°-3°30 mm15 km/h11 h 35 min✦✦✦
April9°1°30 mm14 km/h14 h 23 min✦✦✦
May15°5°37 mm14 km/h16 h 56 min✦✦✦✦
June19°10°68 mm14 km/h18 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
July22°13°66 mm13 km/h17 h 51 min✦✦✦✦
August21°12°65 mm13 km/h15 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
September16°9°52 mm14 km/h12 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
October10°4°57 mm15 km/h10 h 2 min✦✦✦
November5°1°61 mm15 km/h7 h 31 min✦✦
December3°-2°53 mm16 km/h6 h 8 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Älta in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Älta in March?

Days average 4 °C (39 °F) and nights -3 °C (27 °F), with about 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 4°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 30 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Älta?

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

How long are the days in Älta in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 35 min. The days are lengthening — from 6 h 8 min in December to 18 h 33 min in June.

Does it snow in Älta in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Älta in March?

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

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