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Ostersund in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Ostersund in March 2025

OK Weather
Cool
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Ostersund in March, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +1°C during the day and approximately 4 sunny days. Expect some snowy, though, as there are typically 5 snowy days in the month and around 152 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

☀️
+1°C
Avg. max. temperature
-26°C
Min.
+11°C
Max.
130 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
21 ⛅️
Cloudy
1 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Ostersund has OK weather in March.

Average temperature in Ostersund in March

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

Going from a maximum of +11°C during the day to a minimum of -14°C during the night, the temperature in March averages around +5°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 24% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +5°C to -1°C.

Is Ostersund warm or cold in March?

Ostersund is typically cool in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from -3°C to +1°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from -9°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 Ostersund:

Climate in Ostersund in March

Ostersund weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
-3°C+1°C+6°C
Min. temperature
-31°C-26°C-14°C
Max. temperature
+9°C+11°C+20°C
Rainfall
98 mm130 mm206 mm
Wind
2 m/s3 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
81%75%70%
Air pressure
1007 HPa1008 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
344
Cloudy days
212121
Rainy days
012
Snowy days
453

March often has better weather than February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from -3°C to +1°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 98 mm to 130 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 81% to 75%. 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 3 to 4.

April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 10 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Ostersund is gradually decreasing during March, going from 5 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Ostersund based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 13% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 92 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 83 mm, which is considered heavy rain. Ostersund is amazing in March with as little as 4 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Ostersund wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 35% chance of precipitation and 380 mm of rainfall per day. November, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 43 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during March in Ostersund based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in March is 0%, for a monthly total of around 8 mm.

March is one of the snowiest months in Ostersund.

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

How was the weather last March in Ostersund?

This is the weather in Ostersund in March 2023:
1 March
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+5°C
2 March
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+4°C
3 March
☁️
+2°C
4 March
☀️
0°C
5 March
☀️
+1°C
6 March
☁️
+3°C
7 March
☁️
+4°C
8 March
☀️
+4°C
9 March
☀️
+5°C
10 March
☀️
+5°C
11 March
☀️
+6°C
12 March
☁️
+5°C
13 March
☀️
+7°C
14 March
☀️
+7°C
15 March
☀️
+7°C
16 March
☀️
+7°C
17 March
☀️
+5°C
18 March
☀️
+5°C
19 March
☁️
+10°C
20 March
☀️
+11°C
21 March
☀️
+10°C
22 March
🌧️
+5°C
23 March
☁️
+8°C
24 March
☁️
+8°C
25 March
☁️
+7°C
26 March
☁️
+3°C
27 March
🌧️
+6°C
28 March
☁️
+3°C
29 March
☀️
-1°C
30 March
☀️
0°C
31 March
☀️
-1°C
In March 2023 Ostersund had 18 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +5°C, with an absolute maximum of +11°C and a minimum of -1°C. The average humidity was 64%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 26%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 19 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 2006 (-2°C) and the highest in 2022 (+6°C). The driest year was 2005 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2018 with 0 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Ostersund in March:

Is March a good time to visit Ostersund?

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

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

Is Ostersund rainy in March?

Ostersund is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Ostersund in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Ostersund 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 Ostersund

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Ostersund, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

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.