Weather in March in Finnmark
Thinking about venturing to Finnmark this March and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Finnmark in March?
Finnmark is a region in Norway. March in Finnmark generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -3°C in Skoganvarre to 2°C in Gjesvær. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -3°C in Gjesvær and -11°C in Skoganvarre. In many areas in Norway, March brings with it chilling temperatures. When visiting these parts during this time, it's of utmost importance to be ready. Choose clothing that is both layered and insulating to combat the cold effectively.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Kirkenes with an average of 30 mm to moderate snowfall in Hammerfest with 95 mm. Going by our weather data, this month in Alta usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.For a closer look at March's conditions in Finnmark, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Finnmark's yearly weather, check out our Finnmark climate page.
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What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Finnmark?
Alta
In March Alta generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Karasjok
In March Karasjok generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Gjesvær
In March Gjesvær generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kirkenes
In March Kirkenes generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Skarsvåg
In March Skarsvåg generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate 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 Finnmark, in Norway.
Is March the best time to visit Finnmark?
In our view, March might not be the best time to travel to Finnmark with often poor weather in Alta.
Generally speaking, July and August provide tolerable weather in Alta. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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