How hot is Moscow in March?

Daytime highs in Moscow in March average 3°C (37°F); nights drop to about -6°C.

Does it rain in Moscow in March?

Expect around 9.3 rainy days and 33 mm of rainfall in March.

Is March a good time to visit Moscow?

March is a challenging month to visit Moscow — consider June & August–September instead. Overall travel score: 0.7/10. The best months are June & August–September.

Moscow weather in March

March is a challenging month to visit Moscow — consider June & August–September instead. Expect highs around 3°C, lows near -6°C, and about 9.3 days with rain.

0.7 · Challengingtravel score for March

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Avg high

3°C

Avg low

-6°C

Rainfall

33 mm

Rain days

9.3

Sunshine

7 h/day

Daylight

11.4 h

What to pack for Moscow in March

serious winter gear: insulated coat, thermal layers
a compact umbrella or rain shell — rain is frequent
waterproof boots — snow is likely

Humidity averages 79%; max daily wind around 22 km/h. Snow falls on about 3 days.

How March compares

Best months in Moscow: June & August–September. See the full best time to visit Moscow guide.

Moscow in March: the details

In March, Moscow sees average daytime highs of 3°C (37°F) and overnight lows of -6°C (22°F). Rainfall totals roughly 33 mm across 9.3 rainy days, and the sun shines about 7 hours per day with 11.4 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 79%.

These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for Moscow, Russia (55.75, 37.62) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.

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