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In Gardermoen, March brings low daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), with nights cooling to -4°C (25°F). It is the driest month of the year, with minimal snow/rainfall.
March in Gardermoen has its charm. However, if you're seeking pleasant, dry and sunny weather, our weather planner can help you explore other destinations in the world.
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50-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Gardermoen typically rise from around 1°C (34°F) at the start of March to approximately 6°C (43°F) by the end. Nights are very cold, with lows typically ranging from -7°C (19°F) to -2°C (28°F).
50-year average (1976-2025)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Browse day-by-day weather records for Gardermoen spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on weather observations in Gardermoen between 1976 and 2026, these are the recorded extremes during March.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
We recommend to layer up for chilly conditions in Gardermoen in March. You could start with thermal underwear or a good base layer to keep your core warm on the cooler days this month. Maybe also add a sweater or fleece, and top it off with a windproof jacket. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. With water temperatures around 2°C (36°F), the water is quite cold for swimming. You can skip the swimwear unless you're particularly tough. Bring sunglasses since you'll have some sunny periods throughout the month
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed Water Temp
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