Rogaland Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Rogaland, Norway in March.

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Stavanger Hervik Fister Haugesund

Planning a getaway to Rogaland, Norway this March and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Rogaland in March

Rogaland, Norway is a region in Norway. March in Rogaland generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 3°C (37°F) in Vadla to 7°C (45°F) in Haugesund. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 2°C (36°F) in Haugesund and -3°C (27°F) in Vadla.

To explore the conditions in Rogaland, Norway in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Utsira with an average of 115 mm (4.5 in) to heavy rainfall in Saudasjøen with 219 mm (8.6 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Stavanger as an example - it receives around 140 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

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Best Places to Visit in Rogaland in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Rogaland.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in Rogaland

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in Rogaland, Norway?

Temperature range in Rogaland (March)

Precipitation variation in Rogaland (March)

Stavanger

In March Stavanger generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
79 hours
140 hours
168 hours
Monthly rainfall
177 mm (7 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
20 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Stavanger →

Hervik

In March Hervik generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
79 hours
140 hours
168 hours
Monthly rainfall
190 mm (7.5 in)
154 mm (6.1 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
21 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Hervik →

Fister

In March Fister generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-1°C (30°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
79 hours
140 hours
168 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
211 mm (8.3 in)
167 mm (6.6 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
22 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Fister →

Haugesund

In March Haugesund generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
79 hours
140 hours
168 hours
Monthly rainfall
166 mm (6.5 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
21 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Haugesund →

Sandnes

In March Sandnes generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
79 hours
140 hours
168 hours
Monthly rainfall
171 mm (6.7 in)
132 mm (5.2 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
19 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Sandnes →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Rogaland, in Norway.

In our records: Norway March extremes

Notable March records observed across cities in Norway in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • From our sources, the wettest March day in Norway brought 300 mm (12 in) in Øvre Ramse on March 31, 2022.

Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Rogaland in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Stavanger 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 138 mm (5.4 in)
Hervik 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 154 mm (6.1 in)
Fister 6°C (43°F) -1°C (30°F) 167 mm (6.6 in)
Haugesund 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 137 mm (5.4 in)
Sandnes 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 132 mm (5.2 in)
Skudeneshavn 7°C (45°F) 3°C (37°F) 124 mm (4.9 in)

Rogaland weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Rogaland, Norway in March?

Expect poor weather across Rogaland, Norway in March. The popular destination of Stavanger averages 7°C (45°F) by day and 2°C (36°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Rogaland, Norway in March?

Stavanger averages a daytime maximum of 7°C (45°F) in March, with overnight lows close to 2°C (36°F).

Does Rogaland, Norway get a lot of rain in March?

Yes, March tends to be a wetter month in Rogaland, Norway. Average rainfall in Stavanger sits around 138 mm (5.4 in).

Is March a Good Time to Visit Rogaland, Norway?

In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit Rogaland, Norway due to the typically poor weather in Stavanger.

On average, the best time to visit Rogaland, Norway is in July and August with generally tolerable weather in Stavanger. The weather in January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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