Norway weather in March
Thinking about venturing to Norway 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 Norway in March?
In March, Norway experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from very cold to cold and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very cold in Longyearbyen at -11°C to cold in Skjold at 7°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C in Skjold and -16°C in Longyearbyen.
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Kirkenes with an average of 30 mm to heavy snowfall in Kvalsvik with 257 mm. Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Oslo. The city Oslo usually sees around 129 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.
For specific regional insights in Norway for March, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Norway climate page.
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Popular destinations in Norway
What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Norway?
Average weather in Oslo
In March Oslo generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Bergen
In March Bergen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Stavanger
In March Stavanger generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Hemsedal
In March Hemsedal generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Tromsø
In March Tromsø generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and high 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 Norway.
Is March the best time to visit Norway?
In our view, March might not be the best time to travel to Norway with often poor weather in Oslo.
Generally speaking, June, July and August provide pleasant weather in Oslo. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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