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Västerås Weather in March

Västerås in March

The short of it: Västerås in March averages a high of 5 °C (41 °F) and a low of -2 °C (28 °F), with 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain and about 11 h 35 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 5° · low -2° · rain 27 mm · daylight 11 h 35 min

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

March in Västerås brings afternoons near 5° and nights around -2°, with about 27 mm of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 5°, nights near -2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 27 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 35 min in mid-March, 150 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 May and August.

Against its neighbours, Västerås runs about middling and drier than most in March. Skultuna, 14 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

March in Västerås, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus February
4° warmer, 2.0 mm more rain
Versus April
6° colder
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 35 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SkultunaVästmanland14 km NW5°-3°32 mm
HallstahammarVästmanland18 km W5°-3°31 mm
SurahammarVästmanland21 km WNW4°-4°35 mm
TorshällaSödermanland23 km SSW5°-3°27 mm
HällbybrunnSödermanland26 km SSW5°-3°28 mm
EskilstunaSödermanland28 km S5°-2°29 mm
EnköpingUppsala30 km E5°-3°27 mm
KöpingVästmanland34 km WSW5°-3°30 mm

The Almanac · Västerås 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 5°, nights near -2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 27 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Västerås by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-5°30 mm12 km/h6 h 46 min✦✦✦
February1°-5°25 mm12 km/h9 h 5 min✦✦✦
March5°-2°27 mm11 km/h11 h 35 min✦✦✦
April11°1°27 mm11 km/h14 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
May17°6°39 mm11 km/h17 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦
June21°10°67 mm10 km/h18 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
July23°13°74 mm9 km/h17 h 57 min✦✦✦
August22°12°66 mm9 km/h15 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
September16°8°47 mm9 km/h12 h 44 min✦✦✦✦
October10°4°54 mm10 km/h10 h 0 min✦✦
November5°1°49 mm10 km/h7 h 27 min✦✦
December2°-3°42 mm10 km/h6 h 2 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Västerås in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Västerås in March?

Days average 5 °C (41 °F) and nights -2 °C (28 °F), with about 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 5°, nights near -2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 27 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Västerås?

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

How long are the days in Västerås in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 35 min. The days are lengthening — from 6 h 2 min in December to 18 h 40 min in June.

Does it snow in Västerås in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Västerås in March?

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

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