Cool
Average highs are around -3°C, so pack for cooler days.
March verdict
Arctic Circle in March
Weather score24Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around -3°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 2.7h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 28mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
-3°C
Rain
28mm
Sun
2.7h
Sea
0°C
Weather score
24
Poor
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 28mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 2.7h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 0°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Arctic Circle with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
March-3°C average high
March is on the cooler side of Arctic Circle's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to August
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
March28mm average rain
March is one of Arctic Circle's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to June and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
March2.7 hours average sun
March is below Arctic Circle's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to July
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
March0°C average sea
March is close to Arctic Circle's usual sea temperature, with limited seasonal change in the water.
Warmest seaAll year
Sea temperatures stay warm enough for easy swimming through the year.
Weather score
March24 weather score
March scores below Arctic Circle's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJune to July
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.