There are definitely more pleasant months to visit Ostersund rather than March, with an average high temperature of +1°C, and only 4 sunny days in total throughout the whole month. Pack for extremes to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+1°C
Avg. max. temperature
-26°C
Min.
+11°C
Max.
133 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
2 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Ostersund has uncomfortable 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
The temperature in March is -1°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +5°C during the day and a minimum of -19°C at night.
The average maximum temperature goes down 17% 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.
February
March
April
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
102 mm
133 mm
204 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
81%
76%
70%
Air pressure
1008 HPa
1008 HPa
1011 HPa
Sunny days
2
4
3
Cloudy days
12
12
12
Rainy days
1
2
6
Snowy days
13
13
9
March weather is still as bad as in 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 102 mm to 133 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 81% to 76%.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 4.
But maybe it is worth considering traveling in April as the weather gets better.
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 12 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 8 m/s to 4 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
A chance of rain on a typical day in March stands at 16%, leading to total precipitation of around 256 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 116 mm, which is considered heavy rain.On average, there are about 5 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:
Ostersund wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 61% chance of precipitation and 384 mm of rainfall per day. November, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 13% 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 19%, for a monthly total of around 263 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
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+3°C
4 March
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-1°C
5 March
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-2°C
6 March
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-5°C
7 March
🌨️
-6°C
8 March
🌨️
-8°C
9 March
☀️
-7°C
10 March
☀️
-6°C
11 March
☁️
-3°C
12 March
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-4°C
13 March
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-4°C
14 March
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-2°C
15 March
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-1°C
16 March
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+2°C
17 March
🌨️
+1°C
18 March
☁️
+3°C
19 March
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+3°C
20 March
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+4°C
21 March
☀️
+1°C
22 March
🌨️
+2°C
23 March
🌨️
-1°C
24 March
🌨️
0°C
25 March
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-4°C
26 March
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-4°C
27 March
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-3°C
28 March
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-4°C
29 March
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-3°C
30 March
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-1°C
31 March
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+1°C
In March 2023 Ostersund had 16 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was -1°C, with an absolute maximum of +5°C and a minimum of -8°C. The average humidity was 75%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 35%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 30 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
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 1985 (+4°C) and the highest in 2020 (+8°C). The driest year was 1994 with only 275 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 34013 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Ostersund in March:
Is March a good time to visit Ostersund?
There is never a bad time to go to Ostersund, but the weather isn’t the best in March, so plan on enjoying the great indoor attractions of Ostersund and pack for the extremes in weather.
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.
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, 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.