March weather forecast
Sweden

March in Sweden signals the beginning of the transition from winter to spring. While it is still officially winter, the month often brings slight increases in temperature and extended daylight hours compared to February. Nonetheless, the weather remains largely variable across different regions of the country.

In the northern parts of Sweden, such as Kiruna and Luleå, March still sees winter's grip with average temperatures ranging from -10°C (14°F) to -5°C (23°F). Snowfall remains significant, typically between 20mm (0.79") and 30mm (1.18"), contributing to the region's ongoing snow cover. However, the days begin to lengthen significantly, marking the end of the long polar nights of winter.

In contrast, the southern regions, including cities like Malmö and Gothenburg, experience a shift towards spring weather. Average temperatures begin to climb, ranging from 0°C (32°F) to 6°C (42.8°F). Snowfall decreases compared to February, and periods of rainfall begin to occur more frequently, typically amounting to 30mm (1.18") over the course of the month.

Compared to February, March brings a noticeable change in weather conditions. It is generally warmer and days become longer. Moving into April, the progression towards spring becomes more apparent as temperatures continue to rise, snow melts, and rainfall increases.

March presents a unique blend of winter and spring conditions, making it an interesting time for visitors. The northern regions are still suitable for winter sports, while the southern regions begin to see the first signs of spring, with flora starting to bloom, creating an enticing backdrop for outdoor activities.

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• Stockholm - March »
  Stockholm's transition into March is marked by a minor temperature shift, moving from a freezing cold -0.6°C (30.9°F) in February to a wintry 3°C (37.4°F). In Stockholm during March, the rain falls for 7 days and regularly aggregates up to 29mm (1.14") of precipitation.
• Gothenburg - March »
  March is the month with the coldest seawater in Gothenburg with an average sea temperature of 2.6°C (36.7°F). On the first day of March in Gothenburg sunrise is at 07:04 and sunset at 17:44.
• Malmö - March »
  In Malmö in March, it is raining for 14 days, with typically 40mm (1.57") of accumulated precipitation. On the last day of March, in Malmö, sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset at 18:44 CET.
• Uppsala - March »
  In Uppsala in March, during 8.5 rainfall days, 22mm (0.87") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In March, in Uppsala it is snowing for 11.6 days.
• Linköping - March »
  In Linköping, during March, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 29mm (1.14") of precipitation. On the first day of March in Linköping, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 17:28.
• Örebro - March »
  In Örebro, during March, snow falls for 7.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 39mm (1.54") of snow. In Örebro, Sweden, during March, the rain falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 11mm (0.43") of precipitation.
• Västerås - March »
  In Västerås, Sweden, during March, the rain falls for 7.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 12mm (0.47") of precipitation. In Västerås during March, snow falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 35mm (1.38") of snow.
• Helsingborg - March »
  Helsingborg's weather shows a minor temperature rise with the arrival of March, moving from an icy 2.6°C (36.7°F) in February to a frosty 6.6°C (43.9°F). Nighttime temperature in Helsingborg experiences an average drop to a subzero cold -0.3°C (31.5°F) in March.
• Norrköping - March »
  In Norrköping in March, snow falls for 8.1 days, with typically accumulated 38mm (1.5") of snow. In Norrköping, in March, during 8.1 snowfall days, 38mm (1.5") of snow is typically accumulated.
• Lund - March »
  In Lund, in March, during 3.8 snowfall days, 7mm (0.28") of snow is typically accumulated. In Lund, during March, the rain falls for 7.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 9mm (0.35") of precipitation.
• Umeå - March »
  In Umeå during March, snow falls for 14.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 199mm (7.83") of snow. A minor drop in temperature is observed from daytime highs in Umeå during the nights of March, averaging a still subzero cold -5°C (23°F).
• Gävle - March »
  In Gävle, Sweden, during March, the rain falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 32mm (1.26") of precipitation. March's onset in Gävle witnesses a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from 0.1°C (32.2°F) in February to a still icy 4.4°C (39.9°F).