Lofoten weather in March (Akershus, Norway)

Thinking of visiting Lofoten in March? Check the weather first! Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of March in Lofoten typically includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. March ushers in the winter season. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 3°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately -1°C. You will probably experience very cold weather in this month, so dressing warmly is vital. Be sure to prepare for the chill with the right clothing.

Precipitation

Lofoten in March usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 113 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 21 days of snow/rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Lofoten. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Lofoten climate page with graphs.

 

Lofoten, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 71%  

Precipitation 113 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Where to go in Norway in March

Find out more about the weather in Norway and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Lofoten.

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