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Lulea in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Lulea in March and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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March

Weather in Lulea in March 2025

OK Weather
Cold
☁️
Cloudy
🌊
Cold water
March could be a good time to visit Lulea, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around -1°C, and there are typically 7 sunny days in March. However, expect about 12 snowy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 32 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
-1°C
Avg. max. temperature
-26°C
Min.
+12°C
Max.
1 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
1 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Lulea has OK weather in March.

Average temperature in Lulea in March

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

The expected average maximum temperature in March is -3°C with a maximum of +4°C and a minimum of -21°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +4°C to +4°C.

Is Lulea warm or cold in March?

Lulea is typically cold in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from -6°C to -1°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from -12°C to -8°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 Lulea:

Water temperature in Lulea in March

Water in Lulea in March is Cold. It varies from -1°C to +1°C, with an average of 0°C. Note that the air temperature is lower than the water temperature, averaging around -1°C.

The water temperature in March is one of the coldest of the entire year:

The warmest water temperatures in Lulea are reached in July, when the average sea temperature rises to +16°C. The coldest water temperatures are in February, with an average of -1°C.

Can you swim in Lulea in March?

We would not recommend swimming in Lulea in March, the water is very cold (0°C on average). Consider swimming only if you are an experienced cold-water swimmer with proper gear.
🦭
Cold
Below +16°C
🏄‍♂️
Fresh
16°C - 21°C
🏊
Comfortable
21°C - 25°C
👙
Warm
25°C - 28°C
🔥
Very warm
+28°C and up
You will need a full-body wetsuit, cap, gloves, a warm change of clothes, and a hot drink ready for after your swim.

Climate in Lulea in March

Lulea weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
-6°C-1°C+4°C
Min. temperature
-33°C-26°C-15°C
Max. temperature
+9°C+12°C+17°C
Rainfall
1 mm1 mm9 mm
Wind
2 m/s3 m/s2 m/s
Avg. water temperature
-1°C0°C0°C
Humidity
84%80%75%
Air pressure
1008 HPa1008 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
477
Cloudy days
121212
Rainy days
013
Snowy days
12129

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 -1°C during the day. The rainfall amount in March stays the same as in the previous month with a 1 mm of total precipitation. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 84% to 80%. Winds are stronger in comparison to February, going up from 2 m/s to 3 m/s on average. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 4 to 7.

April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Lulea is gradually increasing during March, going from 4 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during March in Lulea based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in March is about 30 mm, with a 23% chance of snow on a typical day.

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

How was the weather last March in Lulea?

This is the weather in Lulea in March 2023:
1 March
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+4°C
2 March
☀️
+3°C
3 March
☀️
0°C
4 March
🌨️
-1°C
5 March
🌨️
-3°C
6 March
☁️
-8°C
7 March
☁️
-10°C
8 March
☀️
-12°C
9 March
☀️
-6°C
10 March
☀️
-4°C
11 March
☀️
-6°C
12 March
☀️
-6°C
13 March
☁️
-5°C
14 March
🌨️
-4°C
15 March
🌨️
-5°C
16 March
☀️
-2°C
17 March
☁️
-4°C
18 March
🌨️
+1°C
19 March
☀️
-2°C
20 March
☀️
+2°C
21 March
☀️
0°C
22 March
🌨️
-4°C
23 March
☀️
-5°C
24 March
☀️
-5°C
25 March
☀️
-5°C
26 March
☀️
-4°C
27 March
☀️
-3°C
28 March
☀️
-3°C
29 March
🌨️
-4°C
30 March
☀️
-3°C
31 March
☀️
+4°C
In March 2023 Lulea had 20 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was -3°C, with an absolute maximum of +4°C and a minimum of -12°C. The average humidity was 80%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 55%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+2°C) and the highest in 2020 (+8°C). The driest year was 2002 with only 158 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2011 with 767 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Lulea in March:

Is March a good time to visit Lulea?

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

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

Can you swim in Lulea in March?

Swimming in Lulea in March is challenging and not recommended for inexperienced swimmers or without proper equipment and preparation.

Is Lulea rainy in March?

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

Is it sunny in Lulea in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Lulea in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Lulea

Source of the data

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