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Piteå Weather in March

Piteå in March

The short of it: Piteå in March averages a high of 1 °C (34 °F) and a low of -9 °C (16 °F), with 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain and about 11 h 27 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 -9° · rain 32 mm · daylight 11 h 27 min

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

March in Piteå brings afternoons near 1° and nights around -9°, with about 32 mm of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about 1°, with nights near -9°. Rain is modest, about 32 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 27 min in mid-March, 195 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, Piteå runs cooler than most and wetter than most in March. Bergsviken, 5 km to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

March in Piteå, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus February
5° warmer, 3.0 mm more rain
Versus April
5° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 27 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BergsvikenNorrbotten5 km WSW1°-9°34 mm
HortlaxNorrbotten5 km SW1°-9°30 mm
NorrfjärdenNorrbotten11 km N1°-9°31 mm
RoknäsNorrbotten13 km WNW2°-10°32 mm
RosvikNorrbotten16 km NE1°-9°30 mm
JävreNorrbotten19 km S1°-9°29 mm
AlvikNorrbotten26 km NNE1°-9°30 mm
AntnäsNorrbotten31 km NNE1°-9°30 mm

The Almanac · Piteå 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 1°, with nights near -9°. Rain is modest, about 32 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Piteå by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-3°-11°47 mm15 km/h4 h 48 min✦
February-3°-13°29 mm14 km/h8 h 12 min✦✦
March1°-9°32 mm15 km/h11 h 27 min✦✦
April6°-2°29 mm13 km/h15 h 7 min✦✦✦
May12°4°36 mm15 km/h18 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
June18°9°56 mm14 km/h22 h 18 min✦✦✦✦
July21°13°70 mm13 km/h20 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
August19°11°64 mm13 km/h16 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
September14°6°49 mm15 km/h12 h 55 min✦✦✦
October7°1°55 mm14 km/h9 h 25 min✦✦
November1°-4°55 mm14 km/h5 h 53 min✦✦
December-2°-8°51 mm14 km/h3 h 26 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Piteå in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Piteå in March?

Days average 1 °C (34 °F) and nights -9 °C (16 °F), with about 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about 1°, with nights near -9°. Rain is modest, about 32 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Piteå?

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

How long are the days in Piteå in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 27 min. The days are lengthening — from 3 h 26 min in December to 22 h 18 min in June.

Does it snow in Piteå in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Piteå in March?

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

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