Weather in March in Svalbard
Considering a trip to Svalbard this March and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Svalbard in March?
Svalbard is a region in Norway. March in Svalbard generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. March is a winter month.
Temperatures
You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around -11°C and nighttime temperatures around -16°C in Longyearbyen. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.
Precipitation
March is a moderate rainy month with an average snowfall of around 47 mm in Longyearbyen.Average sunshine
Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 79 hours of sunlight in Longyearbyen. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.For specific regional insights in Svalbard for March, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Svalbard climate page.
Where to go in Svalbard in March
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in March for the most popular destinonation in Svalbard?
Longyearbyen
In March Longyearbyen generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -16°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is March the best time to visit Svalbard?
In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit Svalbard due to the typically poor weather in Longyearbyen.
Generally speaking, provide poor weather in Longyearbyen.
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