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Kuusamo in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Kuusamo in March will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Kuusamo, based on historical data.
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March

Weather in Kuusamo in March 2025

OK Weather
Cold
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Kuusamo in March, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of -3°C during the day and approximately 4 sunny days. Expect some snowy, though, as there are typically 13 snowy days in the month and around 29 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
-3°C
Avg. max. temperature
-30°C
Min.
+10°C
Max.
1 mm
Total precipitation
82%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
14 ⛅️
Cloudy
0 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Kuusamo has OK weather in March.

Average temperature in Kuusamo in March

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Kuusamo for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of 0°C during the day to a minimum of -22°C during the night, the temperature in March averages around -5°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from -2°C to -2°C.

Is Kuusamo warm or cold in March?

Kuusamo is typically cold in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from -8°C to -3°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from -14°C to -10°C.

Wear your winter warms as it will be cold. To save space, layer, and don’t forget gloves and a scarf.

Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Kuusamo:

Climate in Kuusamo in March

Kuusamo weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
-8°C-3°C+3°C
Min. temperature
-35°C-30°C-20°C
Max. temperature
+5°C+10°C+16°C
Rainfall
0 mm1 mm7 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
88%82%76%
Air pressure
1010 HPa1009 HPa1012 HPa
Sunny days
144
Cloudy days
151412
Rainy days
003
Snowy days
121311

March weather is still as ok as in February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from -8°C to -3°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 0 mm to 1 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 88% to 82%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 1 to 4.

April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Kuusamo in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Kuusamo is gradually increasing during March, going from 4 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during March in Kuusamo based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 35% chance of snow on an average day in March, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 36 mm.

Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last March in Kuusamo?

This is the weather in Kuusamo in March 2023:
1 March
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-2°C
2 March
☀️
-1°C
3 March
☁️
-2°C
4 March
🌨️
-2°C
5 March
🌨️
-7°C
6 March
☁️
-11°C
7 March
🌨️
-10°C
8 March
☁️
-10°C
9 March
☀️
-11°C
10 March
☀️
-6°C
11 March
☀️
-4°C
12 March
☀️
-7°C
13 March
☀️
-4°C
14 March
🌨️
-4°C
15 March
🌨️
-4°C
16 March
☀️
-4°C
17 March
☁️
-3°C
18 March
🌨️
0°C
19 March
☁️
0°C
20 March
🌨️
-1°C
21 March
☀️
-3°C
22 March
☀️
-3°C
23 March
🌨️
-7°C
24 March
☁️
-6°C
25 March
☀️
-5°C
26 March
☀️
-4°C
27 March
☀️
-4°C
28 March
☀️
-4°C
29 March
🌨️
-4°C
30 March
🌨️
-7°C
31 March
🌨️
-2°C
In March 2023 Kuusamo had 14 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was -5°C, with an absolute maximum of 0°C and a minimum of -11°C. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 46%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Kuusamo climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Kuusamo in March has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+1°C) and the highest in 2020 (+6°C). The driest year was 1990 with only 201 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2015 with 481 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kuusamo in March:

Is March a good time to visit Kuusamo?

It’s always a good time to visit Kuusamo, 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 Kuusamo in March?

Not really, March is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Kuusamo rainy in March?

Kuusamo is usually dry in March. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Kuusamo in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Kuusamo 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.

Monthly weather in Kuusamo

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Kuusamo, 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.