Bergen weather in March (Hordaland, Norway)

Thinking of visiting Bergen in March? Check the weather first! Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In March, the weather in Bergen generally includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 7°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 1°C.

Precipitation

Bergen in March falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 196 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 24 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 127 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

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

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

 

Bergen, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Water Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 80%  

Precipitation 196 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Humidity 73%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 127 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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.

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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. With a water temperature of around 6°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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