Nizhny Novgorod Oblast weather in March
March is one of the least pleasant months in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast: highs of -1°C (30°F) and about 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain on average. Nights average -9°C (17°F) and cloud cover 70% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 2nd driest month of the year and the 4th coolest. Compared with February, it is warmer and about as wet; April brings highs of 8°C (46°F) and 50 mm (2.0 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Nizhniy Novgorod, the largest city in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast. See below for other places.
Is March a good time to visit Nizhny Novgorod Oblast?
least pleasant month Weather score 39/100.
March is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast. For better conditions, consider May–Aug.
Does it rain a lot in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast in March?
No, it is usually dry: about 45 mm (1.8 in) falls in an average March. It is the 2nd driest month of the year.
How warm is Nizhny Novgorod Oblast in March?
Days average -1°C (30°F) and nights -9°C (17°F).
Nizhny Novgorod Oblast weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -9°C (16°F) | -15°C (4°F) | 49 mm | 72% | least pleasant |
| February | -7°C (19°F) | -15°C (5°F) | 42 mm | 70% | least pleasant |
| March | -1°C (30°F) | -9°C (17°F) | 45 mm | 70% | least pleasant |
| April | 8°C (46°F) | -1°C (31°F) | 50 mm | 65% | least pleasant |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 58 mm | 60% | best |
| June | 21°C (70°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 85 mm | 63% | best |
| July | 24°C (75°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 77 mm | 58% | best |
| August | 22°C (72°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 69 mm | 60% | best |
| September | 16°C (61°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 60 mm | 70% | fair |
| October | 7°C (45°F) | 1°C (33°F) | 73 mm | 78% | least pleasant |
| November | -1°C (31°F) | -5°C (22°F) | 56 mm | 79% | least pleasant |
| December | -7°C (20°F) | -12°C (10°F) | 58 mm | 74% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Nizhny Novgorod Oblast in March
Weather can differ a lot within Nizhny Novgorod Oblast: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nizhniy Novgorod | -1°C (30°F) | -9°C (17°F) | 45 mm | least pleasant |
| Dzerzhinsk | -1°C (30°F) | -9°C (17°F) | 42 mm | least pleasant |
| Arzamas | -1°C (30°F) | -9°C (16°F) | 39 mm | least pleasant |
| Sarov | -1°C (30°F) | -8°C (17°F) | 41 mm | least pleasant |
| Kstovo | -1°C (30°F) | -9°C (17°F) | 42 mm | least pleasant |
| Pavlovo | -1°C (30°F) | -8°C (17°F) | 43 mm | least pleasant |
| Novaya Balakhna | -1°C (30°F) | -9°C (17°F) | 45 mm | least pleasant |
| Vyksa | -1°C (31°F) | -8°C (17°F) | 40 mm | least pleasant |
| Bor | -1°C (29°F) | -9°C (16°F) | 45 mm | least pleasant |
| Zavolzh’ye | -1°C (30°F) | -9°C (17°F) | 44 mm | least pleasant |
| Kulebaki | -1°C (30°F) | -8°C (17°F) | 41 mm | least pleasant |
| Bogorodsk | -1°C (30°F) | -9°C (17°F) | 42 mm | least pleasant |