Longyearbyen weather in March (Svalbard, Norway)

Is Longyearbyen a good destination in March, weather-wise? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The month of March in Longyearbyen typically brings very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. During March, you’ll experience the winter season. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around -11°C, cooling off to about -16°C at night. With temperatures often at their lowest, this month is coldest of the year. Ideal for indoor activities, be sure to pack warm clothing.

Precipitation

Longyearbyen in March usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 47 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 6 days of snow.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 79 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Longyearbyen, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature -16°C  

Max Temperature -11°C  

Chance of Rain 20%  

Precipitation 47 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Sunshine 79 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

Visitors traveling to Longyearbyen should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

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

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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