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Chelyabinsk weather in March

March in Chelyabinsk is typically freezing, with average daytime highs around -3°C (27°F) and night-time lows near -12°C (11°F). The month usually brings about 32 mm of rain (fairly dry) and is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 7°C warmer than February and 12°C cooler than April.

What stands out in March

  • Pack for frost — nights average -12°C in March.
  • Compared with Saint Petersburg, Chelyabinsk runs roughly 3°C cooler this month.
  • In Chelyabinsk, March is early spring.
  • It warms up quickly from here: by April highs are about 12°C higher.

Avg high

-3°C

27°F

Avg low

-12°C

11°F

Rainfall

32 mm

fairly dry

Humidity

93%

relative

Sky

73%

cloud · often cloudy

Chelyabinsk weather by month

Low → high °C Rain (mm)
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Average monthly climate in Chelyabinsk
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainHumidityCloud cover
January-14°C / 8°F-21°C / -6°F20 mm96%70%
February-9°C / 15°F-18°C / 0°F21 mm96%68%
March-3°C / 27°F-12°C / 11°F32 mm93%73%
April9°C / 48°F-1°C / 30°F36 mm78%74%
May18°C / 64°F6°C / 42°F52 mm69%61%
June22°C / 71°F11°C / 52°F61 mm70%66%
July25°C / 76°F14°C / 57°F79 mm68%65%
August23°C / 74°F13°C / 55°F56 mm69%68%
September16°C / 61°F6°C / 44°F42 mm73%73%
October6°C / 43°F-1°C / 29°F49 mm82%80%
November-4°C / 25°F-10°C / 13°F29 mm90%75%
December-11°C / 12°F-17°C / 1°F26 mm94%71%

What to pack for March

  • A proper insulated winter coat
  • A hat, scarf and gloves
  • Thermal base layers and warm, grippy boots for icy mornings
Full season-by-season packing guide →

Is March a good time to visit Chelyabinsk?

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Chelyabinsk in March: quick answers

Is March a good time to visit Chelyabinsk?

March is cool in Chelyabinsk, with highs around -3°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.

How warm is Chelyabinsk in March?

Average highs are about -3°C (27°F) and average lows about -12°C (11°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Chelyabinsk in March?

Chelyabinsk typically gets around 32 mm of rain in March — fairly dry.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around Chelyabinsk (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.