If you plan to visit Kuopio in March, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of 0°C during the day and approximately 6 sunny days. Expect some snowy, though, as there are typically 13 snowy days in the month and around 31 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
0°C
Avg. max. temperature
-30°C
Min.
+12°C
Max.
3 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
1 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Kuopio has OK weather in March.
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Average temperature in Kuopio in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Kuopio for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +5°C during the day to a minimum of -21°C during the night, the temperature in March averages around -1°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 4% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +1°C to +2°C.
Is Kuopio warm or cold in March?
Kuopio is typically cool in March.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from -6°C to 0°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from -11°C to -7°C.
Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Kuopio:
Climate in Kuopio in March
Kuopio weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
-6°C
0°C
+6°C
Min. temperature
-34°C
-30°C
-17°C
Max. temperature
+8°C
+12°C
+20°C
Rainfall
1 mm
3 mm
15 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
87%
80%
73%
Air pressure
1011 HPa
1010 HPa
1012 HPa
Sunny days
2
6
5
Cloudy days
13
12
12
Rainy days
0
1
5
Snowy days
13
13
8
March weather is still as ok as in February.It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from -6°C to 0°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 1 mm to 3 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 87% to 80%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 3 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 2 to 6.
April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Kuopio in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Kuopio is gradually decreasing during March, going from 4 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Kuopio based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 23% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 15 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 7 mm, which is considered light rain.On average, there are about 7 rainy days during March, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Kuopio wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 58% chance of precipitation and 91 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 1 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during March in Kuopio based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 26% chance of snow on an average day in March, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 52 mm.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last March in Kuopio?
This is the weather in Kuopio in March 2024:
1 March
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+1°C
2 March
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+3°C
3 March
☀️
+2°C
4 March
☁️
0°C
5 March
🌨️
-5°C
6 March
🌨️
-7°C
7 March
☀️
-9°C
8 March
☀️
-8°C
9 March
☀️
-7°C
10 March
☀️
-2°C
11 March
☀️
-3°C
12 March
🌨️
-5°C
13 March
☀️
0°C
14 March
🌨️
+5°C
15 March
🌨️
+1°C
16 March
☀️
0°C
17 March
☀️
+1°C
18 March
🌨️
+2°C
19 March
☁️
+3°C
20 March
☀️
+2°C
21 March
☀️
+2°C
22 March
🌨️
+1°C
23 March
🌧️
+5°C
24 March
☁️
+3°C
25 March
☁️
+2°C
26 March
☀️
-3°C
27 March
☀️
-2°C
28 March
🌨️
-4°C
29 March
☁️
-4°C
30 March
☀️
-2°C
31 March
☀️
+2°C
In March 2024 Kuopio had 17 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was -1°C, with an absolute maximum of +5°C and a minimum of -9°C. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 44%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Kuopio climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Kuopio in March has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+4°C) and the highest in 2020 (+9°C). The driest year was 2002 with only 278 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 714 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kuopio in March:
Is March a good time to visit Kuopio?
It’s always a good time to visit Kuopio, but the weather is changeable in March, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Kuopio in March?
Not really, March is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Kuopio rainy in March?
Kuopio is usually dry in March. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Kuopio in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Kuopio in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Finland
Check out the weather for other cities in Finland.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Kuopio, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
