Early March 1 March
29°F
Typical afternoon high
27% historical wet-day frequency
Finland · Regional guide
Finnish Lapland & the east
in March.
Is March a good time?
Cold days.
Similar overnight stays to February.
March averages 32°F afternoons and 32°F seas, with about 7 rain days. Later March is typically warmer.
- Afternoons
- 32°F
- Coastal sea
- 32°F
- Visitor demand
- 82%of July peak
Historical Pohjois- ja Itä-Suomi regional averages, not a forecast or a measure of queues. Overnight demand compares average stays per day. Covers Rovaniemi, Saariselkä, Levi, Oulu and Savonlinna; conditions vary within the region.
Rovaniemi & the Levi area
Planning a snow holiday?
Snow & daylight
March is a strong starting point for snow with daylight. This comparison covers November, December and March. At Apukka near Rovaniemi and Kittilä Pakatti south of Levi, every observed March day in 2011–2025 had at least 4 inches (10 cm) of snow. Mid-March has about 11½ hours of daylight.
Compare accommodation quotes
Lapland averages · 2024–2025
- December
- €299
- March
- €213
- November
- €201
Per occupied unit-night, including VAT. Multiple accommodation types across Lapland; these are not town-specific rates or current quotes.
Check your activity before booking
Before booking, check Levi's open slopes and your Rovaniemi activity's dates and conditions.
Based on two rural/lowland stations, not town centres, individual slopes or guaranteed trip conditions. Sources and scope · operator references checked 6 October 2026.
Warm-weather match
2.5/10 · scores & prioritiesThis rating uses beach-weather comfort across northern and eastern Finland. It does not assess snow holidays, skiing or northern lights. Sea temperatures describe the coast, not inland lakes.
What matters most?
Weather 50% · Crowds 30% · Cost 20%
#10 of 12 for warm-weather travel · Balanced mix
Warm-weather comfort1.0/10Poor
CrowdsBusy seasonvs its own year; overnight stays do not measure queuesFor its size, busier than most of Europe this month
CostExpensivefor Europe
Overall combines weather, overnight demand and cost. It does not include sea temperature.
Plan your March
What to expect.
What should I pack?
Afternoons around 32°F (0°C): a winter coat, hat and gloves. About 12 hours of daylight. About 7 rain days in a typical March.
Can I swim in March?
The sea averages 32°F. Our swimming guide: very cold: wetsuit weather. Your comfort will vary. This is open water near the coast, not a beach-specific reading.
Monthly coastal averages from NOAA, 2011–2025. Sea temperature is separate from the weather and Overall scores.
A typical day: temperatures & daylightAfternoons, nights, sea temperature & daylight Show detailsHide details
About 12 hours of daylight.
The sun rises about 06:34 and sets about 18:08 (local time, mid-month). Mornings start around 19°F (−7°C); afternoons reach about 32°F (0°C). Expect rain on about 7 days in a typical March.
Typical afternoon
32°F (0°C)
average daily high, 15 recent Marches
Night low
19°F (−7°C)
average daily minimum
Sea
32°F (0°C)
very cold; open water near the coast, NOAA satellite record 2011–2025
Daylight
11h 33m
on the 15th, computed from latitude
Early, middle or late?
Early or late March?
Late March is typically warmer. The afternoon high averages 29°F on the 1st, versus 36°F on the 31st. Historical wet-day frequency falls from 27% to 22% between those dates.
Mid March 15 March
32°F
Typical afternoon high
25% historical wet-day frequency
Late March 31 March
36°F
Typical afternoon high
22% historical wet-day frequency
Historical daily averages from 2011–2025, smoothed over two weeks. A seasonal pattern, not a forecast. This does not establish which week has the lowest prices or fewest visitors.
Daily calendar & holiday datesMarch 2027 · historical weather & dated holidays Show calendarHide calendar
March 2027 calendar
Weather shows historical patterns, not a forecast. Holidays and events use the dates shown for 2027.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 129° | 229° | 329° | 430° | 530° | 630° | 730° |
| 830° | 931° | 1031° | 1131° | 1231° | 1331° | 1432° |
| 1532° | 1633° | 1733° | 1833° | 1933° | 2033° | 2134° |
| 2234° | 2334° | 2435° | 2535° | 2635° | 2735° | 2836° |
| 2936° | 3036° | 3136° |
Afternoon high rain likely (25%+) local school holidays public holiday event
School-holiday dates for March 2027 aren't available in our data yet. A day without a school marker doesn't mean schools are open.
Afternoons warm from about 29°F (−1°C) in the first week to 36°F (2°C) in the last. The chance of a wet day runs 22–27%.
Elsewhere in March 2027, the share of people living where schools are out on a typical day: Germany 27%, Spain 30%, Italy 19%, France 10%. (School holidays: OpenHolidays, ODbL.)
Crowds and cost
Visitor season
Will it be busy?
Busy season. March averages 82% of July's overnight stays per day. Similar overnight stays to February.
Overnight stays across Pohjois- ja Itä-Suomi do not measure queues, day visitors or congestion at individual sights. For its size, busier than most of Europe this month.
Accommodation price season
Will it be cheaper?
Well above usual.
For a Lapland budget, start with the local figure: the 2024–2025 March accommodation average was €213 in Lapland, versus €169 across northern and eastern Finland, per occupied unit per night. Includes VAT and multiple accommodation types; historical averages, not booking quotes. Sources and scope.
Wider region: northern and eastern Finland
€169
2024–2025 monthly average; accommodation revenue per occupied unit per night; not a current booking quote. +20% vs this region's usual month.
Finland as a whole
Above EU average
2024 restaurants and hotels price level: 127 where the EU average is 100. A relative index, not a room rate.
Statistics Finland 11ix covers hotels and other registered accommodation, including VAT. Units and coverage.
Year-to-year variation
How much does March vary?
Across the recorded years
In the 15 years from 2011 to 2025, the month's afternoons averaged between 22°F (−5°C) and 37°F (3°C); in 9 of them they were within 3°F (1.5°C) of the typical 32°F (0°C). Rain days ranged from 3 to 12; half the years had 6–9.
Rain days in each March
Rain days
7
at least 1 mm, typical year; about 10 in a wet year
Mostly sunny days
5 of 31
cloud cover under 30%
Years with a 95°F+ day
0 of 15
no March in the last 15 years had a day at or above 95°F (35°C)
Good weather days
0 of 31
rated very good or better
See every recorded MarchHistorical monthly averages, year by year Show detailsHide details
| Year | Afternoon high | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 32°F | 6 |
| 2012 | 33°F | 7 |
| 2013 | 22°F | 3 |
| 2014 | 37°F | 7 |
| 2015 | 37°F | 11 |
| 2016 | 34°F | 5 |
| 2017 | 34°F | 9 |
| 2018 | 26°F | 7 |
| 2019 | 32°F | 12 |
| 2020 | 35°F | 9 |
| 2021 | 32°F | 6 |
| 2022 | 34°F | 4 |
| 2023 | 28°F | 9 |
| 2024 | 34°F | 7 |
| 2025 | 36°F | 8 |
Checked against 91 local weather stations. How we check
Compare dates
February, March
or April?
| Typical conditions | Feb | Mar | Apr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afternoons | 24°F | 32°F | 43°F |
| Sea | 32°F | 32°F | 33°F |
| Rain days | 9 | 7 | 8 |
| Overnight demand | 91% | 82% | 48% |
February: Cooler afternoons and more rain days than March. More overnight demand. February guide →
April: Warmer afternoons than March. Less overnight demand. April guide →
Overnight demand measures accommodation stays, not queues. Sea temperatures are monthly coastal averages.
Compare any of the 12 monthsChoose another month and compare it with March Show comparisonHide comparison
Yellow marks the top three months on the Balanced mix. March stays as your reference.
April to June and August to November have fewer overnight stays than March, with a similar or higher Weather score.
Your comparison
March or February?
Overnight stays are 91% of the busiest month.
Historical regional accommodation revenue (2024–2025 monthly average): €179 per occupied unit per night. An average, not a booking quote. For a Lapland budget, start with the local figure: the 2024–2025 February accommodation average was €227 in Lapland, versus €179 across northern and eastern Finland, per occupied unit per night. Includes VAT and multiple accommodation types; historical averages, not booking quotes.
Read the February guide →| Typical conditions | March | February |
|---|---|---|
| Afternoons | 32°F | 24°F |
| Nights | 19°F | 13°F |
| Sea | 32°F | 32°F |
| Rain days | 7 | 9 |
| Visitor season | Busy season | Peak season |
| Warm-weather match / 10 | 2.5 | 2.2 |
| Month rank | #10 | #11 |
Every month, in detail Show detailsHide details
| Month | Overall | Rank | High | Low | Sea | Rain days | Weather | Visitor season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2.8 | #9 | 22°F | 12°F | 33°F | 11 | 1.0 | Busy season |
| February | 2.2 | #11 | 24°F | 13°F | 32°F | 9 | 1.0 | Peak season |
| March | 2.5 | #10 | 32°F | 19°F | 32°F | 7 | 1.0 | Busy season |
| April | 3.0 | #6 | 43°F | 27°F | 33°F | 8 | 1.0 | Moderate season |
| May | 5.4 | #4 | 56°F | 40°F | 37°F | 7 | 3.4 | Low season |
| June | 5.8 | #2 | 66°F | 50°F | 51°F | 10 | 5.6 | Busy season |
| July | 5.4 | #3 | 71°F | 55°F | 61°F | 12 | 6.6 | Peak season |
| August | 5.9 | #1 | 67°F | 51°F | 61°F | 12 | 5.6 | Busy season |
| September | 4.5 | #5 | 57°F | 44°F | 56°F | 10 | 2.6 | Moderate season |
| October | 3.0 | #7 | 43°F | 34°F | 47°F | 11 | 1.0 | Moderate season |
| November | 3.0 | #8 | 34°F | 26°F | 41°F | 11 | 1.0 | Moderate season |
| December | 2.1 | #12 | 28°F | 19°F | 36°F | 15 | 1.0 | Peak season |
Elsewhere in Europe
Warm-weather alternatives in March
These comparisons use warm-weather comfort, not snow or skiing conditions. Finnish Lapland & the east's warm-weather comfort ranks 76 of 77 beach regions this month. These beach regions outside Finland have clearly better warm-weather comfort on your dates, nearest first, each compared with Finnish Lapland & the east.
ZeelandNetherlands · about 1270 miles
Poor weather (2.2): 21°F warmer afternoons, 3 more rain days, quieter for its season (low season), cheaper
Bruges & the Belgian coastWest Flanders · Belgium · about 1310 miles
Poor weather (2.2): 21°F warmer afternoons, 3 more rain days, quieter for its season (moderate season), cheaper
Lille & the north coastFrance · about 1350 miles
Poor weather (2.4): 22°F warmer afternoons, 3 more rain days, quieter for its season (moderate season), cheaper
Friuli Venezia GiuliaItaly · about 1430 miles
Fair weather (3.5): 26°F warmer afternoons, quieter for its season (low season), cheaper
Eastern NormandyFrance · about 1450 miles
Poor weather (2.3): 22°F warmer afternoons, 3 more rain days, quieter for its season (low season), cheaper
How we knowSources, regional scope & scoring method Show detailsHide details
The Finnish series covers hotels, cottages and other registered accommodation with at least 20 beds or electrical caravan pitches. A rental unit may be a room, a cottage or an electrical pitch. Prices include VAT. Accommodation coverage.
It's busy season, 82% of the busiest month and 24% above its average month. That means about 27,000 overnight visitors on a typical March night across the region, 61% of them from Finland itself. Rentals booked through Airbnb, Booking, Expedia and Tripadvisor add up to 9,900 more: 37 for every 100 counted above. Some are the same properties counted twice.
| Climate suitability (HCI:Beach, 0–100) | 38 |
| How our weather was checked | 91 open weather stations in this region, January and July: afternoon highs typically within 1°F (0.1°C), night lows within 1°F (0.6°C). |
| Tourist nights per 1,000 residents per day | 21 |
| Busiest month here | July · 26 |
| Visitors as share of people present | 2.1% |
| Rank among Europe's regions this month | 87th percentile |
| Domestic share of nights | 61% |
| Platform rental nights per 100 counted nights | 37 |
| Visitor share if every platform night were extra | 2.8% |
| Population used | 1.3 million |
| Statistical region | FI1D · Pohjois- ja Itä-Suomi |
Crowds: Eurostat nights spent at tourist accommodation, by month and NUTS 2 region, 2024–2025 average. Overnight visitors per night is the month's nights divided by its days; the per-1,000 figure is Eurostat's, against each year's population. Platform rentals: Eurostat nights booked via Airbnb, Booking, Expedia and Tripadvisor, 2024–2025 average, shown separately because some properties are in both counts. Weather: Holiday Climate Index computed from ERA5 reanalysis with daily highs, night lows and rain days corrected from open national weather-service station records, 2011–2025, population-weighted to the region; day-by-day figures are the same data averaged by date. Heat and rain odds are counted across those years. Sunrise and sunset: NOAA solar equations, local time. Prices: Eurostat price level index and HICP, national; the first figure is regional (Statistics Finland, StatFin 11ix: average room price per occupied room (incl. VAT)). Full method · this region's data.