If you plan to visit Moscow in March, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +2°C during the day and approximately 3 sunny days. Expect some snowy, though, as there are typically 11 snowy days in the month and around 24 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+2°C
Avg. max. temperature
-28°C
Min.
+18°C
Max.
7 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
14 ⛅️
Cloudy
2 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Moscow has OK weather in March.
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Average temperature in Moscow in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Moscow for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +10°C during the day to a minimum of -12°C during the night, the temperature in March averages around +4°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 32% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from -3°C to +4°C.
Is Moscow warm or cold in March?
Moscow is typically cool in March.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from -4°C to +2°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from -11°C to -6°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 Moscow:
Climate in Moscow in March
Moscow weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
-4°C
+2°C
+10°C
Min. temperature
-35°C
-28°C
-16°C
Max. temperature
+7°C
+18°C
+26°C
Rainfall
1 mm
7 mm
29 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
83%
77%
70%
Air pressure
1016 HPa
1015 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
1
3
3
Cloudy days
13
14
12
Rainy days
0
2
11
Snowy days
13
11
5
March weather is still as ok as in February.It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from -4°C to +2°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 1 mm to 7 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 83% to 77%.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 1 to 3.
But maybe it is worth considering traveling in April as the weather gets better.
Wind speed in Moscow in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Moscow is gradually decreasing during March, going from 4 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Moscow based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 29% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 40 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 12 mm, which is considered light rain.On average, there are about 9 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:
Moscow wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 65% chance of precipitation and 80 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 Moscow based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 10% chance of snow on an average day in March, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 28 mm.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last March in Moscow?
This is the weather in Moscow in March 2024:
1 March
☀️
-3°C
2 March
☁️
-1°C
3 March
☁️
+2°C
4 March
🌨️
0°C
5 March
🌨️
0°C
6 March
☁️
-1°C
7 March
☁️
-1°C
8 March
☁️
0°C
9 March
☁️
-1°C
10 March
☁️
-3°C
11 March
☁️
+1°C
12 March
🌧️
+6°C
13 March
☁️
-1°C
14 March
☁️
+5°C
15 March
☁️
+7°C
16 March
🌨️
+3°C
17 March
☀️
+4°C
18 March
☀️
+4°C
19 March
☀️
+3°C
20 March
☁️
+7°C
21 March
☁️
+8°C
22 March
☁️
+6°C
23 March
☁️
+10°C
24 March
☁️
+8°C
25 March
☁️
+9°C
26 March
☁️
+7°C
27 March
☁️
+7°C
28 March
☁️
+10°C
29 March
☁️
+7°C
30 March
☁️
+6°C
31 March
☁️
+4°C
In March 2024 Moscow had 4 sunny days, 23 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +4°C, with an absolute maximum of +10°C and a minimum of -3°C. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 39%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Moscow climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Moscow in March has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+6°C) and the highest in 2020 (+11°C). The driest year was 2014 with only 262 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1980 with 601 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Moscow in March:
Is March a good time to visit Moscow?
It’s always a good time to visit Moscow, 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 Moscow in March?
Not really, March is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Moscow rainy in March?
Moscow is usually dry in March. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Moscow in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Moscow in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Moscow, 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.
