Vest-Agder Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Vest-Agder, Norway in March.

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Kristiansand Spangereid Homme Farsund

Planning a journey to Vest-Agder, Norway this March and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Vest-Agder in March

Vest-Agder, Norway is a region in Norway. March in Vest-Agder generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 4°C (39°F) in Øyuvstad to 7°C (45°F) in Mandal. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C (34°F) in Mandal and -3°C (27°F) in Øyuvstad.

For specific regional insights in Vest-Agder, Norway, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Høvåg with an average of 83 mm (3.3 in) to high rainfall in Tingvatn with 120 mm (4.7 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine levels are moderate in most locations. Kristiansand typically sees 122 hours of sunlight, creating comfortable conditions that aren't too bright or too dim. Looking for something sunnier? Our weather planner helps you discover destinations with more reliable sunshine.

Explore Vest-Agder by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Vest-Agder — and find the best time to visit. (based on Kristiansand)

January5°C (41°F) February4°C (39°F) March6°C (43°F) April10°C (50°F) May14°C (57°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly20°C (68°F) August20°C (68°F) September17°C (63°F) October12°C (54°F) November8°C (46°F) December6°C (43°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Vest-Agder in March

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

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 Vest-Agder

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

Temperature range in Vest-Agder (March)

Precipitation variation in Vest-Agder (March)

Kristiansand

In March Kristiansand generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly 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
-1°C (30°F)
1°C (34°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
85 hours
122 hours
187 hours
Monthly rainfall
115 mm (4.5 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kristiansand →

Spangereid

In March Spangereid generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°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)
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
85 hours
122 hours
187 hours
Monthly rainfall
139 mm (5.5 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Spangereid →

Homme

In March Homme generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
1°C (34°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
85 hours
122 hours
187 hours
Monthly rainfall
129 mm (5.1 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Homme →

Farsund

In March Farsund generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°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)
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
85 hours
122 hours
187 hours
Monthly rainfall
144 mm (5.7 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Farsund →

Korshamn

In March Korshamn generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°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)
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
85 hours
122 hours
187 hours
Monthly rainfall
143 mm (5.6 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Korshamn →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Vest-Agder, 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 Vest-Agder in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kristiansand 6°C (43°F) 1°C (34°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)
Spangereid 6°C (43°F) 2°C (36°F) 107 mm (4.2 in)
Homme 6°C (43°F) 1°C (34°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)
Farsund 6°C (43°F) 2°C (36°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Korshamn 6°C (43°F) 2°C (36°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)
Lyngdal 6°C (43°F) 1°C (34°F) 112 mm (4.4 in)

Vest-Agder weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Vest-Agder, Norway in March?

March in Vest-Agder, Norway brings poor weather. In Kristiansand, daytime temperatures are typically around 6°C (43°F) and nighttime lows hover near 1°C (34°F).

What is the average temperature in Vest-Agder, Norway in March?

Daytime temperatures in Kristiansand peak at roughly 6°C (43°F) in March, dropping to about 1°C (34°F) overnight.

Does Vest-Agder, Norway get a lot of rain in March?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Vest-Agder, Norway during March, with Kristiansand averaging close to 91 mm (3.6 in).

Is March a Good Time to Visit Vest-Agder, Norway?

In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit Vest-Agder, Norway due to the typically poor weather in Kristiansand.

On average, the best time to visit Vest-Agder, Norway is in July with generally perfect weather in Kristiansand. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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