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Viken Weather in March

Viken in March

The short of it: Viken in March averages a high of 1 °C (33 °F) and a low of -8 °C (18 °F), with 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain and about 11 h 28 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 1° · low -8° · rain 35 mm · daylight 11 h 28 min

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

March in Viken brings afternoons near 1° and nights around -8°, with about 35 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 4° against February, to near 1°; nights run about -8°. Rain is modest, about 35 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 28 min in mid-March, 190 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 August and June.

Against its neighbours, Viken runs cooler than most and wetter than most in March. Skellefteå, 3 km to the NNE, sees much the same highs.

March in Viken, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus February
4° warmer, 2.0 mm more rain
Versus April
5° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Oct–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 28 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SkellefteåVästerbotten3 km NNE1°-8°34 mm
MedleVästerbotten9 km W1°-8°34 mm
UrsvikenVästerbotten12 km E0°-8°32 mm
NylandVästerbotten12 km NW1°-8°35 mm
KågeVästerbotten13 km NNE1°-8°32 mm
ErsmarkVästerbotten14 km N1°-8°33 mm
SkelleftehamnVästerbotten16 km ESE0°-7°32 mm
BureåVästerbotten18 km SE0°-7°34 mm

The Almanac · Viken Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
March
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Highs rise 4° against February, to near 1°; nights run about -8°. Rain is modest, about 35 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Viken by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-4°-11°44 mm12 km/h5 h 4 min✦✦
February-4°-11°33 mm12 km/h8 h 18 min✦✦
March1°-8°35 mm13 km/h11 h 28 min✦✦
April6°-2°29 mm12 km/h15 h 1 min✦✦✦
May12°3°40 mm13 km/h18 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
June18°8°66 mm13 km/h21 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
July20°11°82 mm11 km/h20 h 5 min✦✦✦
August18°9°69 mm11 km/h16 h 29 min✦✦✦✦
September13°5°51 mm12 km/h12 h 53 min✦✦✦
October6°0°58 mm12 km/h9 h 29 min✦✦
November0°-5°55 mm11 km/h6 h 5 min✦✦
December-2°-8°52 mm11 km/h3 h 51 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Viken in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Viken in March?

Days average 1 °C (33 °F) and nights -8 °C (18 °F), with about 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 4° against February, to near 1°; nights run about -8°. Rain is modest, about 35 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Viken?

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

How long are the days in Viken in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 28 min. The days are lengthening — from 3 h 51 min in December to 21 h 34 min in June.

Does it snow in Viken in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Viken in March?

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

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