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Åre, Sweden · Alpine mountain climate

Åre in March: go or not?

Tough period. Åre in March only reaches 0.7/10.

📅 Updated August 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 63.40°N · 13.08°E
⚡ This month's verdict
Avoid
Åre · March
0.7
-5–1°
Temperature
48%
Rain
3h
Sun
❄️ Alpine climate☀️ High-altitude UV🌦️ Changeable weather
Photo : Jon Flobrant via Unsplash
The month in detail

What to expect in March

Off-season for skiing Åre — lifts are closed. Consider hiking, mountain biking or summer activities at altitude.

March ranks 7 out of 12 months in Åre. Compared to February: +3°C daytime, +1.4h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in March

UV index
2 · low
no protection needed
Feels like
dry air
-6°
Daylight
11.2h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 27
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Is March the right month?

The best month in Åre is June (4.3/10), 3.6 pts higher than March.

See June →See all 12 months →
Context

Our verdict

Åre, main ski resort of Sweden in Jämtland province in central Scandinavia: 1400 permanent inhabitants (15,000 in tourist season). Largest ski resort in the Nordic countries with 89 pistes and 41 lifts (in competition with Trysil/Hemsedal Norway).

Read Gilles' full review →

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Plan your trip

Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a mountain stay.

Country · Sweden

🗣️LanguageSwedish
💶CurrencySwedish Krona (kr)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety Very safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living Expensive · 4/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeAlpine mountain climate
📈Climate trend Stable
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 17°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · -3°C
🌧️Rainiest month July · 54%

🏔️ Mountain stay

⛰️Village altitude380 m
🎿Ski area380 → 1420 m
⛷️Ski seasonDec → May
🥾Hiking seasonJun → Sep
🧗High mountains Guide recommended
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
Location

Where is Åre ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
Sweden
Alpine mountain climate climate with a 4.3 → 0.5 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
63.40°N · 13.08°E
Questions

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Åre?
It depends on the activity. For skiing: April (ski score 8.5/10). For hiking/summer: April (8.5/10, 4.0°C).
Can you ski in Åre in winter?
Yes, it's peak ski season. Average ski score December–February: 7.0/10. Cold temperatures (-3°C max in January) and frequent snowfall.
Is it warm in Åre in summer?
In April, temperatures average 4.0°C. Best period for hiking and outdoor activities.
What is the wettest month in Åre?
October is the wettest month with October has the lowest climate score of the year.
Do you need sun protection in Åre in March?
The average UV index reaches 2 in March in Åre (low), with about 11.2h of daylight. No protection needed.