Petrozavodsk Weather in March

What's the weather like in Petrozavodsk (Kareliya) in March 2026?

The climate in Petrozavodsk during March can be summarized as cold and reasonably dry.

March is in the spring in Petrozavodsk and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (30°F), whilst at night -8°C (17°F) is normal.

Petrozavodsk weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -0.9°C 30.4°F
Nightly temperature -8.1°C 17.4°F
Average temperature -4.5°C 23.9°F
Daily sunshine 4.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 33 mm 1.3 ins
Rainy days 16 days
Sea temperature 0.4°C 32.7°F
Humidity 86%
Windspeed 13.7kph 9 mph

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Petrozavodsk with around 33mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.

March temperatures in Petrozavodsk

Petrozavodsk average temperature in March

March rainfall

Petrozavodsk average rain in March

March hourly sunshine

Petrozavodsk average rain in March

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Petrozavodsk in March 2025.

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Petrozavodsk weather stats

Petrozavodsk weather statistics
Hottest month: July 20.7°C 69.3°F
Driest month: February 25mm 1ins
Sunniest month: July 5.1hrs
Coldest month: January -8.5°C 16.7°F
Wettest month: August 84mm 3.3ins
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