Monthly climate guide
Saint Petersburg weather in March
Expect freezing weather in Saint Petersburg in March: afternoons reach about 0°C (32°F), while nights drop to around -6°C (21°F). Around 44 mm of rain falls over the month (fairly dry), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are 5°C warmer than February and 7°C cooler than April.
What stands out in March
- There's little difference between day and night (around 6°C).
- Pack for frost — nights average -6°C in March.
- It warms up quickly from here: by April highs are about 7°C higher.
- Seasonally, March counts as early spring in Saint Petersburg.
Avg high
0°C
32°F
Avg low
-6°C
21°F
Rainfall
44 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
93%
relative
Sky
70%
cloud · often cloudy
Saint Petersburg weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -6°C / 20°F | -11°C / 12°F | 53 mm | 98% | 84% |
| February | -4°C / 24°F | -10°C / 14°F | 42 mm | 98% | 81% |
| March | 0°C / 32°F | -6°C / 21°F | 44 mm | 93% | 70% |
| April | 7°C / 45°F | 0°C / 32°F | 58 mm | 85% | 67% |
| May | 15°C / 59°F | 6°C / 44°F | 73 mm | 78% | 61% |
| June | 19°C / 66°F | 11°C / 52°F | 81 mm | 78% | 65% |
| July | 21°C / 70°F | 14°C / 57°F | 108 mm | 82% | 69% |
| August | 20°C / 68°F | 13°C / 55°F | 107 mm | 83% | 63% |
| September | 15°C / 60°F | 9°C / 48°F | 66 mm | 87% | 70% |
| October | 7°C / 45°F | 3°C / 37°F | 69 mm | 92% | 78% |
| November | 1°C / 34°F | -2°C / 28°F | 62 mm | 96% | 86% |
| December | -3°C / 27°F | -7°C / 20°F | 60 mm | 97% | 88% |
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
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is March a good time to visit Saint Petersburg?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Saint Petersburg →Other Russia cities in March
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Saint Petersburg in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Saint Petersburg?
March is cool in Saint Petersburg, with highs around 0°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Saint Petersburg in March?
Average highs are about 0°C (32°F) and average lows about -6°C (21°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Saint Petersburg in March?
Saint Petersburg typically gets around 44 mm of rain in March — fairly dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Saint Petersburg (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.