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Finland in March

Good month. Bright snow, auroras until late March, ski touring; Easter falls in late March 2027.

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Good
Crowds
Medium
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High
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Verdict

GoodVoykit month rating for Finland

Bright snow, auroras until late March, ski touring; Easter falls in late March 2027.

Is another month better than March?

March is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in March

  • South coast · Helsinki, Turku, Porvoo, Ålandcool

    Around −5 °C (23 °F) in January, 20–23 °C (68–73 °F) in July; 19 h of daylight at midsummer, 6 h in late December. The sea often freezes near shore in cold winters.

  • Lakeland · Tampere, Savonlinna, Kuopio, Kolicool

    Colder winters, warmer summers; lakes freeze solid for skating and skiing in February–March. Mosquitoes in June–July.

  • Lapland · Rovaniemi, Levi, Ylläs, Saariselkä, Inari, Kilpisjärvibest weather

    Snow from November to April; −15 to −30 °C (5 to −22 °F) in January. Polar night (kaamos) in the north from early December to early January; midnight sun in Utsjoki about 17 May – 27 July. Autumn colours (ruska) in early September.

  • Åland: Åland · main islands and archipelagocold

    June–August is the best-supported season for outdoor travel. Book accommodation and vehicle ferry space ahead for summer, especially around Midsummer.

  • Midnight sun mid‑May to mid‑July; polar night late Nov to mid‑Jan.

  • Finnish Lakeland: Lakeland · Central and eastern Finlandcold

    Ice on the lakes roughly December to April; summer days reach 20–25 °C (68–77 °F), with light until late evening in June and July.

  • Winter temperatures often below –30 °C (86 °F); record –49 °C (120 °F). Midnight sun mid‑June to early July; polar night Dec–Jan.

  • North-west Lapland: North-west Lapland · Arm of Finland, highest fellscold

    Winter extremes; summer short with July mean +11 °C (52 °F).

  • Northern Finland: Oulu and the Bothnia coast · Oulu, Kemi, Tornio, Kalajokicold

    Sea ice and cold winds Dec–Mar; the short summer is the reason to come for beaches and islands.

  • Northern Finland: Lapland · Rovaniemi, Levi, Ylläs, Saariselkä, Inari, Kilpisjärvicold

    Polar night (kaamos) in Dec–Jan means little daylight; auroras run roughly Sep–Mar; midnight sun Jun–Jul. Winter temperatures can drop below −30 °C (−22 °F).

  • July is warmest (about 17–22 °C (63–72 °F)); sea ice can close small-boat routes in winter; snow is not guaranteed on the coast.

  • Slightly colder than the coast; lake cruises and canal trips run roughly June–August.

  • West Coast: Turku and the southwest · Archipelago Sea coastfine

    Local conditions: check. Sea ice can close small-boat routes in winter.

  • West Coast: Ostrobothnia · Vaasa to Kokkolacold

    Local conditions: check. Flat and windy; the Kvarken ice and ferry schedules shape winter travel.

  • Helsinki1 °C (34 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 11 rain days
  • Äänekoski2 °C (36 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 7 rain days
  • Ähtäri3 °C (37 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 9 rain days
  • Akaa1 °C (34 °F) / -7 °C (19 °F), 8 rain days
  • Äkäslompolo-3 °C (27 °F) / -14 °C (7 °F), 8 rain days
  • Alajärvi3 °C (37 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 6 rain days
  • Alavieska0 °C (32 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 8 rain days
  • Alavus0 °C (32 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 8 rain days
  • Askola5 °C (41 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 6 rain days
  • Eckerö3 °C (37 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 8 rain days
  • Enonkoski2 °C (36 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 9 rain days
  • Espoo2 °C (36 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 8 rain days
  • Eurajoki1 °C (34 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 8 rain days
  • Evijärvi0 °C (32 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 8 rain days
  • Finström5 °C (41 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 8 rain days
  • Föglö6 °C (43 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 9 rain days
  • Forssa1 °C (34 °F) / -7 °C (19 °F), 8 rain days
  • Geta2 °C (36 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 8 rain days
  • Gullkrona5 °C (41 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 9 rain days
  • Haapajärvi2 °C (36 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 6 rain days
  • Haapavesi2 °C (36 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 7 rain days
  • Hailuoto3 °C (37 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 7 rain days
  • Hämeenkyrö3 °C (37 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 8 rain days
  • Hämeenlinna2 °C (36 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 8 rain days
  • Hamina1 °C (34 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 8 rain days
  • Hammarland3 °C (37 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 8 rain days
  • Hammaslahti-1 °C (30 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 9 rain days
  • Hanko2 °C (36 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 8 rain days
  • Harjavalta1 °C (34 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 8 rain days
  • Hartola2 °C (36 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 6 rain days
  • Hausjärvi3 °C (37 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 7 rain days
  • Heinävesi0 °C (32 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 7 rain days
  • Heinola1 °C (34 °F) / -7 °C (19 °F), 8 rain days
  • Hetta-4 °C (25 °F) / -15 °C (5 °F), 8 rain days
  • Hirvensalmi0 °C (32 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 8 rain days
  • Hollola3 °C (37 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 9 rain days
  • Houtskär3 °C (37 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 8 rain days
  • Huittinen3 °C (37 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 8 rain days
  • Humppila3 °C (37 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 6 rain days
  • Hyrynsalmi2 °C (36 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 6 rain days
  • Hyvinkää5 °C (41 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 7 rain days
  • Ii-1 °C (30 °F) / -10 °C (14 °F), 8 rain days
  • Iisalmi0 °C (32 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 8 rain days
  • Iitti2 °C (36 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 6 rain days
  • Ikaalinen3 °C (37 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 6 rain days
  • Ilmajoki7 °C (45 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 7 rain days
  • Ilomantsi2 °C (36 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 6 rain days
  • Imatra1 °C (34 °F) / -7 °C (19 °F), 8 rain days
  • Inari-3 °C (27 °F) / -13 °C (9 °F), 10 rain days
  • Iniö2 °C (36 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 9 rain days
  • Isojoki2 °C (36 °F) / -7 °C (19 °F), 6 rain days
  • Ivalo0 °C (32 °F) / -10 °C (14 °F), 6 rain days
  • Jakobstad1 °C (34 °F) / -7 °C (19 °F), 8 rain days
  • Jalasjärvi3 °C (37 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 7 rain days
  • Jämsä2 °C (36 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 6 rain days
  • Janakkala3 °C (37 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 6 rain days
  • Järvenpää2 °C (36 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 8 rain days
  • Joensuu0 °C (32 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 9 rain days
  • Jokioinen1 °C (34 °F) / -7 °C (19 °F), 8 rain days
  • Jomala6 °C (43 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 8 rain days
  • Joutsa1 °C (34 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 8 rain days
  • Joutseno3 °C (37 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 7 rain days
  • Jurmo2 °C (36 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 8 rain days
  • Juuka0 °C (32 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 9 rain days
  • Juupajoki4 °C (39 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 7 rain days
  • Juva0 °C (32 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 9 rain days
  • Jyväskylä1 °C (34 °F) / -7 °C (19 °F), 10 rain days
  • Kaarina2 °C (36 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kaavi0 °C (32 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 9 rain days
  • Kajaani-1 °C (30 °F) / -11 °C (12 °F), 9 rain days
  • Kalajoki0 °C (32 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 7 rain days
  • Kangasala2 °C (36 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kangasniemi0 °C (32 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 9 rain days
  • Kankaanpää2 °C (36 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 7 rain days
  • Kannus0 °C (32 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 8 rain days
  • Karesuvanto-4 °C (25 °F) / -15 °C (5 °F), 8 rain days
  • Karigasniemi0 °C (32 °F) / -12 °C (10 °F), 6 rain days
  • Karijoki3 °C (37 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 6 rain days
  • Karkkila4 °C (39 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 7 rain days
  • Kärkölä3 °C (37 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 6 rain days
  • Kärsämäki2 °C (36 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 6 rain days
  • Karstula2 °C (36 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 7 rain days
  • Karvia0 °C (32 °F) / -7 °C (19 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kaskinen1 °C (34 °F) / -7 °C (19 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kauhajoki3 °C (37 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 6 rain days
  • Kauhava2 °C (36 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 6 rain days
  • Kaustinen1 °C (34 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 8 rain days
  • Keitele2 °C (36 °F) / -7 °C (19 °F), 6 rain days
  • Kemi-1 °C (30 °F) / -10 °C (14 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kemijärvi-2 °C (28 °F) / -12 °C (10 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kerava4 °C (39 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 7 rain days
  • Kerimäki2 °C (36 °F) / -7 °C (19 °F), 6 rain days
  • Keuruu2 °C (36 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 6 rain days
  • Kihniö0 °C (32 °F) / -7 °C (19 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kilpisjärvi-5 °C (23 °F) / -15 °C (5 °F), 11 rain days
  • Kirkkonummi3 °C (37 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 7 rain days
  • Kitee2 °C (36 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 6 rain days
  • Kittilä-2 °C (28 °F) / -13 °C (9 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kiuruvesi0 °C (32 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 9 rain days
  • Kökar3 °C (37 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 9 rain days
  • Kokemäki3 °C (37 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 7 rain days
  • Kokkola1 °C (34 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 7 rain days
  • Kolari-2 °C (28 °F) / -14 °C (7 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kontiolahti2 °C (36 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 6 rain days
  • Korpo2 °C (36 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kotka1 °C (34 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kouvola1 °C (34 °F) / -7 °C (19 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kristinestad1 °C (34 °F) / -7 °C (19 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kronoby1 °C (34 °F) / -7 °C (19 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kuhmo2 °C (36 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 7 rain days
  • Kuhmoinen2 °C (36 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 6 rain days
  • Kumlinge3 °C (37 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kuopio0 °C (32 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kuortane3 °C (37 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 6 rain days
  • Kurikka3 °C (37 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 7 rain days
  • Kuusamo-3 °C (27 °F) / -11 °C (12 °F), 9 rain days
  • Kyyjärvi2 °C (36 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 6 rain days
  • Lahti1 °C (34 °F) / -7 °C (19 °F), 8 rain days
  • Laihia0 °C (32 °F) / -7 °C (19 °F), 8 rain days
  • Laitila2 °C (36 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 8 rain days
  • Lapinjärvi3 °C (37 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 7 rain days
  • Lapinlahti0 °C (32 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 9 rain days
  • Lappajärvi1 °C (34 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 8 rain days
  • Lappeenranta1 °C (34 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 8 rain days
  • Lapua3 °C (37 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 6 rain days
  • Larsmo1 °C (34 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 8 rain days
  • Laukaa0 °C (32 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 8 rain days
  • Lavia6 °C (43 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 9 rain days
  • Lemland5 °C (41 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 8 rain days
  • Lempäälä4 °C (39 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 8 rain days
  • Leppävirta2 °C (36 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 6 rain days
  • Levi-2 °C (28 °F) / -12 °C (10 °F), 10 rain days
  • Lieksa0 °C (32 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 8 rain days
  • Liminka and surroundings2 °C (36 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 6 rain days
  • Linnanmäki4 °C (39 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 9 rain days
  • Liperi0 °C (32 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 8 rain days
  • Lohja2 °C (36 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 8 rain days
  • Loimaa4 °C (39 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 6 rain days
  • Loppi3 °C (37 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 6 rain days
  • Loviisa1 °C (34 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 8 rain days
  • Lumparland5 °C (41 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 7 rain days
  • Luosto-3 °C (27 °F) / -13 °C (9 °F), 8 rain days
  • Malax1 °C (34 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 7 rain days
  • Mäntsälä3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 7 rain days
  • Mänttä-Vilppula4 °C (39 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 7 rain days
  • Mäntyharju3 °C (37 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 6 rain days
  • Mariehamn3 °C (37 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 8 rain days
  • Marttila2 °C (36 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 9 rain days
  • Merijärvi0 °C (32 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 8 rain days
  • Merikarvia2 °C (36 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 8 rain days
  • Miehikkälä2 °C (36 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 6 rain days
  • Mikkeli0 °C (32 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 8 rain days
  • Muhos0 °C (32 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 8 rain days
  • Multia1 °C (34 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 9 rain days
  • Muonio-3 °C (27 °F) / -13 °C (9 °F), 8 rain days
  • Muurame1 °C (34 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 8 rain days
  • Myrskylä3 °C (37 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 6 rain days
  • Naantali3 °C (37 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 8 rain days
  • Nagu2 °C (36 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 8 rain days
  • Nakkila0 °C (32 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 0 rain days
  • Närpes1 °C (34 °F) / -7 °C (19 °F), 8 rain days
  • Nastola5 °C (41 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 6 rain days
  • Nivala3 °C (37 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 7 rain days
  • Nokia2 °C (36 °F) / -7 °C (19 °F), 8 rain days
  • Nötö7 °C (45 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 9 rain days
  • Nousiainen7 °C (45 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 9 rain days
  • Nuorgam-3 °C (27 °F) / -14 °C (7 °F), 7 rain days
  • Nurmes2 °C (36 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 6 rain days
  • Nurmijärvi2 °C (36 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 8 rain days
  • Nykarleby1 °C (34 °F) / -7 °C (19 °F), 8 rain days
  • Orimattila2 °C (36 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 6 rain days
  • Oripää5 °C (41 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 8 rain days
  • Orivesi2 °C (36 °F) / -7 °C (19 °F), 9 rain days
  • Oulainen0 °C (32 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 8 rain days
  • Oulu-1 °C (30 °F) / -10 °C (14 °F), 7 rain days
  • Outokumpu0 °C (32 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 8 rain days
  • Padasjoki2 °C (36 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 6 rain days
  • Paimio2 °C (36 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 8 rain days
  • Pälkäne1 °C (34 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 8 rain days
  • Paltamo-1 °C (30 °F) / -10 °C (14 °F), 9 rain days
  • Pargas2 °C (36 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 8 rain days
  • Parikkala2 °C (36 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 6 rain days
  • Parkano2 °C (36 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 7 rain days
  • Pelkosenniemi-3 °C (27 °F) / -13 °C (9 °F), 8 rain days
  • Pello-2 °C (28 °F) / -12 °C (10 °F), 8 rain days
  • Pertunmaa2 °C (36 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 7 rain days
  • Petäjävesi1 °C (34 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 9 rain days
  • Pieksämäki0 °C (32 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 7 rain days
  • Pielavesi2 °C (36 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 8 rain days
  • Pihtipudas0 °C (32 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 8 rain days
  • Piikkö6 °C (43 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 8 rain days
  • Pirkkala3 °C (37 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 9 rain days
  • Polvijärvi0 °C (32 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 9 rain days
  • Pomarkku3 °C (37 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 6 rain days
  • Pori1 °C (34 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 8 rain days
  • Pornainen4 °C (39 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 7 rain days
  • Porvoo2 °C (36 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 8 rain days
  • Posio-2 °C (28 °F) / -12 °C (10 °F), 9 rain days
  • Pudasjärvi2 °C (36 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 6 rain days
  • Pukkila3 °C (37 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 6 rain days
  • Punkaharju3 °C (37 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 9 rain days
  • Punkalaidun1 °C (34 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 9 rain days
  • Puolanka2 °C (36 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 7 rain days
  • Puumala0 °C (32 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 8 rain days
  • Pyhä-3 °C (27 °F) / -13 °C (9 °F), 8 rain days
  • Pyhäjärvi0 °C (32 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 8 rain days
  • Pyhäjoki0 °C (32 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 8 rain days
  • Pyhäntä0 °C (32 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 8 rain days
  • Raahe-1 °C (30 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 7 rain days
  • Rääkkylä2 °C (36 °F) / -7 °C (19 °F), 9 rain days
  • Rantasalmi2 °C (36 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 8 rain days
  • Ranua-1 °C (30 °F) / -11 °C (12 °F), 8 rain days
  • Rauma2 °C (36 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 8 rain days
  • Rautalampi0 °C (32 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 8 rain days
  • Rautavaara0 °C (32 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 8 rain days
  • Rautjärvi2 °C (36 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 6 rain days
  • Reisjärvi0 °C (32 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 8 rain days
  • Riihimäki1 °C (34 °F) / -7 °C (19 °F), 8 rain days
  • Ristijärvi2 °C (36 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 7 rain days
  • Rovaniemi-2.6 °C (27 °F) / -9.4 °C (15 °F), 9 rain days
  • Ruka-2 °C (28 °F) / -12 °C (10 °F), 9 rain days
  • Ruovesi2 °C (36 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 8 rain days
  • Saarijärvi3 °C (37 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 7 rain days
  • Saariselkä-4 °C (25 °F) / -15 °C (5 °F), 8 rain days
  • Salla-3 °C (27 °F) / -13 °C (9 °F), 9 rain days
  • Salo2 °C (36 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 8 rain days
  • Saltvik5 °C (41 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 9 rain days
  • Sastamala5 °C (41 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 6 rain days
  • Savonlinna0 °C (32 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 8 rain days
  • Seinäjoki2 °C (36 °F) / -7 °C (19 °F), 8 rain days
  • Sevettijärvi-3 °C (27 °F) / -13 °C (9 °F), 9 rain days
  • Siikainen3 °C (37 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 9 rain days
  • Siikajoki0 °C (32 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 8 rain days
  • Siikalatva0 °C (32 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 7 rain days
  • Siilinjärvi2 °C (36 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 6 rain days
  • Simo-2 °C (28 °F) / -11 °C (12 °F), 8 rain days
  • Siuntio2 °C (36 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 8 rain days
  • Själö2 °C (36 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 8 rain days
  • Somero3 °C (37 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 9 rain days
  • Sonkajärvi2 °C (36 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 6 rain days
  • Sotkamo2 °C (36 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 6 rain days
  • Sottunga3 °C (37 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 7 rain days
  • Sulkava3 °C (37 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 8 rain days
  • Sund5 °C (41 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 7 rain days
  • Suomenniemi0 °C (32 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 8 rain days
  • Suomu-2 °C (28 °F) / -11 °C (12 °F), 7 rain days
  • Suomusjärvi6 °C (43 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 6 rain days
  • Suomussalmi2 °C (36 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 6 rain days
  • Suonenjoki0 °C (32 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 8 rain days
  • Sysmä5 °C (41 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 8 rain days
  • Taivalkoski2 °C (36 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 6 rain days
  • Tampere2 °C (36 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 8 rain days
  • Tankavaara-4 °C (25 °F) / -15 °C (5 °F), 8 rain days
  • Tervo0 °C (32 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 8 rain days
  • Tervola-3 °C (27 °F) / -12 °C (10 °F), 8 rain days
  • Teuva1 °C (34 °F) / -7 °C (19 °F), 8 rain days
  • Tohmajärvi2 °C (36 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 6 rain days
  • Toivakka3 °C (37 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 8 rain days
  • Tornio-1 °C (30 °F) / -10 °C (14 °F), 7 rain days
  • Turku1 °C (34 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 14 rain days
  • Tuusniemi0 °C (32 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 8 rain days
  • Tuusula3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 8 rain days
  • Ulvila2 °C (36 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 8 rain days
  • Urjala1 °C (34 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 8 rain days
  • Utajärvi2 °C (36 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 6 rain days
  • Utö3 °C (37 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 8 rain days
  • Utsjoki-3 °C (27 °F) / -14 °C (7 °F), 9 rain days
  • Uusikaupunki2 °C (36 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 8 rain days
  • Vaala2 °C (36 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 6 rain days
  • Vaasa1 °C (34 °F) / -7 °C (19 °F), 8 rain days
  • Valkeakoski2 °C (36 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 6 rain days
  • Valtimo0 °C (32 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 8 rain days
  • Vantaa3 °C (37 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 8 rain days
  • Varkaus0 °C (32 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 8 rain days
  • Vesanto2 °C (36 °F) / -7 °C (19 °F), 6 rain days
  • Vieremä0 °C (32 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 8 rain days
  • Vihti2 °C (36 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 8 rain days
  • Viitasaari2 °C (36 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 7 rain days
  • Vimpeli2 °C (36 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 7 rain days
  • Virolahti1 °C (34 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 8 rain days
  • Virrat2 °C (36 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 6 rain days
  • Vörå3 °C (37 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 6 rain days
  • Vuolijoki2 °C (36 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 6 rain days
  • Ylitornio-1 °C (30 °F) / -10 °C (14 °F), 8 rain days
  • Ylivieska5 °C (41 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 7 rain days
  • Ylläs-3 °C (27 °F) / -12 °C (10 °F), 8 rain days
  • Ylöjärvi3 °C (37 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 6 rain days
  • Ypäjä1 °C (34 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 8 rain days

Festivals and holidays

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

  • Easter

    Good Friday to Easter Monday (26–29 Mar 2027)

    Shops closed on Good Friday and Easter Sunday; Lapland ski peak.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Finland
Medium
Prices · Finland
High

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Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Finland, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Mar: Good

    Jun: Great (better)

  • Crowds

    Mar: Medium

    Jun: Medium

  • Prices

    Mar: High

    Jun: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Mar: 1

    Jun: 3

March: Bright snow, auroras until late March, ski touring; Easter falls in late March 2027.

June: White nights and Midsummer; lakes warming; mosquitoes in the north.

Finland: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Layers: a fleece or light jacket

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Where to go in March

Rated best or good this month

  • Lapland

    Best weather of the year (Rovaniemi, Levi, Ylläs, Saariselkä, Inari, Kilpisjärvi)

  • Äkäslompolo

    Best months: Feb–Apr (skiing, auroras), Jun–Aug (hiking, midnight sun), Sep (ruska)

  • Espoo

    Best months: Jun–Aug for islands and boats; Sep–Oct for forest colours; Jan–Mar for cross-country skiing

  • Hetta

    Best months: Feb–Apr (skiing, auroras), Jun–Jul (midnight sun, hiking)

  • Iisalmi

    Best months: Jun–Aug, Feb–Mar

  • Inari

    Best months: Dec–Mar (auroras, snow), Jun–Jul (midnight sun)

  • Ivalo

    Best months: Dec–Mar, Sep–Oct

  • Jämsä

    Best months: Dec–Mar for snow; Jun–Aug for mountain‑bike festivals

  • Jyväskylä

    Best months: Jun–Aug for lakes and light; Dec–Mar for snow and ice

  • Kajaani

    Best months: Jun–Aug for the lake and midnight light; Feb–Mar for snow and skiing at Vuokatti

  • Kangasala

    Best months: Jun–Aug (long days, museums open late); Feb–Mar for snow on the ridges

  • Karesuvanto

    Best months: Jun–Sep (hiking, canoeing, midnight sun); Feb–Apr (skiing, snowmobile)