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Stockholm Weather in March — Climate Guide

March in Stockholm is moderate

Avg High
4°C
Avg Low
-2°C
Rainy Days
9
Sunshine
4h

March is moderate for Stockholm.

Late-March opens museums extra hours + outdoor cafés. Value sweet spot before April prices rise.

Crowds: Quiet Prices: Shoulder Sea temp: 1°C
6 /10

Travel score

Stockholm March Weather Stats

Avg High

4°C

-10°
40°
Temperature range

Avg Low

-2°C

Rainy Days

9

30mm total

Sunshine

4h

Daily avg

Humidity

78%

moderate

UV Index

2

Low

Wind

12 km/h

Gusts 34

Sea Temp

1°C

no swimming

Crowds

Quiet

At attractions

March Sunrise & Sunset

Sunrise
06:15
Day length
12h 5min
Sunset
18:20
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Air Quality

42
AQI
Good
GoodModeratePoorVery poor

PM2.5

14 μg/m³

PM10

25 μg/m³

Status

good

Feels-Like Temperature & Wind

Feels like

Daytime

2°C

/

Nighttime

-4°C

Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.

Wind

12 km/h

Max gust 34 km/h

Activities Recommended for March

Gamla Stan + Royal Palace Vasa + ABBA + Skansen City Hall (tower closed Mar-Apr) Fika cafés

March Travel Pros & Cons

Pros

  • 4/-2°C warming
  • Daylight returning (12h+)
  • Stockholm Archipelago ferry season starts late-month
  • Pre-peak pricing

Cons

  • Rain 9 days/month
  • Outdoor cafés still chilly
  • Variable weather

March Events & Festivals

  • Spring start
  • Easter (varies)

Stockholm in March — Full Picture

Late-March opens museums extra hours + outdoor cafés. Value sweet spot before April prices rise.

What to Wear & What to Pack

Like Korean March. Light puffer, knit sweater, waterproof shoes.

Packing Checklist

Light puffer
Knit sweater
Waterproof shoes
Compact umbrella

Seasonal Weather Overview

Spring (Mar·Apr·May)

Current
Avg High

9.3°C

Avg Low

1.7°C

Rainy days

8/mo

Moderate Shoulder

Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)

Avg High

21°C

Avg Low

12.7°C

Rainy days

9/mo

Very busy Peak

Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)

Avg High

10.3°C

Avg Low

5°C

Rainy days

10.7/mo

Moderate Shoulder

Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)

Avg High

0°C

Avg Low

-4.3°C

Rainy days

9.3/mo

Moderate Shoulder

Stockholm Monthly Weather Comparison

Month High Low Rain Sun Humid UV Crowd Price
-1° -5° 10d·40mm 1h 86% 0 Quiet Low season
-5° 8d·30mm 2h 84% 1 Quiet Low season
-2° 9d·30mm 4h 78% 2 Quiet Shoulder
8d·30mm 6h 72% 3 Moderate Shoulder
May (Best)
15° 7d·30mm 9h 65% 4 Busy Peak
June (Best)
20° 11° 8d·45mm 10h 65% 5 Very busy Peak
July (Best)
22° 14° 9d·60mm 9h 67% 5 Very busy Peak
August (Best)
21° 13° 10d·65mm 7h 70% 4 Very busy Peak
16° 10d·55mm 5h 76% 3 Busy Peak
10° 11d·50mm 3h 82% 2 Moderate Shoulder
11d·55mm 1h 87% 1 Moderate Shoulder
December (Best)
-3° 10d·45mm 1h 88% 0 Very busy Peak

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Stockholm March Hotel Picks

Frequently Asked Questions

Is March a good time to visit Stockholm?

Stockholm in March is moderate. Tourist crowds are quiet and flight/hotel prices are shoulder.

What's the average temperature in Stockholm in March?

Stockholm March averages a high of 4°C and a low of -2°C.

Does it rain much in Stockholm in March?

Stockholm March averages 30mm of rainfall over about 9 rainy days.

What should I wear in Stockholm in March?

Like Korean March. Light puffer, knit sweater, waterproof shoes.

What time are sunrise and sunset in Stockholm in March?

Stockholm March sunrise is 06:15 and sunset is 18:20, with 12h 5min of daylight.

What's the air quality like in Stockholm in March?

Stockholm March air quality (AQI) averages 42, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 14μg/m³.

What activities are recommended in Stockholm in March?

In March, Stockholm is great for Gamla Stan + Royal Palace, Vasa + ABBA + Skansen, City Hall (tower closed Mar-Apr).

Is March peak season in Stockholm?

Stockholm March crowds are quiet and prices are shoulder. You can travel relatively comfortably without long queues.

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Why you can trust weather guide

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