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Rättvik Weather in March

Rättvik in March

The short of it: Rättvik in March averages a high of 3 °C (38 °F) and a low of -5 °C (22 °F), with 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain and about 11 h 33 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 3° · low -5° · rain 29 mm · daylight 11 h 33 min

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

Thirty years of records give Rättvik an average March high of 3°, a low of -5° and some 29 mm of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 4° from February to about 3°, with nights near -5°. Rain is modest, about 29 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 33 min in mid-March, 158 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, Rättvik runs warmer than most and drier than most in March. Backa, 4 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

March in Rättvik, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus February
4° warmer, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus April
6° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 33 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BackaDalarna4 km NNW3°-6°30 mm
VikarbynDalarna6 km WNW3°-6°31 mm
TällbergDalarna10 km SW3°-5°30 mm
BodaDalarna15 km NNE3°-6°32 mm
SiljansnäsDalarna18 km SW4°-5°29 mm
LeksandDalarna18 km SSW4°-5°28 mm
SågmyraDalarna21 km SSE3°-5°31 mm
SmedbyDalarna21 km S4°-5°29 mm

The Almanac · Rättvik 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 4° from February to about 3°, with nights near -5°. Rain is modest, about 29 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Rättvik by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-1°-8°38 mm10 km/h6 h 26 min✦✦
February-1°-9°29 mm10 km/h8 h 55 min✦✦
March3°-5°29 mm10 km/h11 h 33 min✦✦
April9°-1°33 mm10 km/h14 h 33 min✦✦✦
May15°4°52 mm10 km/h17 h 20 min✦✦✦
June19°8°75 mm10 km/h19 h 10 min✦✦✦
July22°11°79 mm9 km/h18 h 22 min✦✦✦
August20°10°79 mm8 km/h15 h 45 min✦✦✦
September15°6°47 mm9 km/h12 h 46 min✦✦✦
October8°2°61 mm9 km/h9 h 53 min✦✦
November3°-2°53 mm9 km/h7 h 10 min✦✦
December0°-6°44 mm10 km/h5 h 37 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Rättvik in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Rättvik in March?

Days average 3 °C (38 °F) and nights -5 °C (22 °F), with about 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 4° from February to about 3°, with nights near -5°. Rain is modest, about 29 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Rättvik?

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

How long are the days in Rättvik in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 33 min. The days are lengthening — from 5 h 37 min in December to 19 h 10 min in June.

Does it snow in Rättvik in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Rättvik in March?

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

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