Weather in March in Norway
Are you planning a trip a to Norway in March and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Norway in March?
In March, Norway experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from very cold to cold and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very cold in Longyearbyen at -11°C to cold in Skjold at 7°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C in Skjold and -16°C in Longyearbyen.To explore the conditions in Norway in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Kirkenes with an average of 30 mm to heavy snowfall in Kvalsvik with 257 mm. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Oslo typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 129 hours of sunlight anticipated in Oslo. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Norway climate page.
Where to go in Norway in March
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Norway, check out our Norway's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Norway?
Oslo
In March Oslo generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Bergen
In March Bergen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Stavanger
In March Stavanger generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Hemsedal
In March Hemsedal generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Tromsø
In March Tromsø generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Norway.
Is March the best time to visit Norway?
In our view, March might not be the best time to travel to Norway with often poor weather in Oslo.
Generally speaking, June, July and August provide pleasant weather in Oslo. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Norway.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Norway? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Norway.
Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.