Cool
Average highs are around -6°C, so pack for cooler days.
March verdict
Jan Mayen, Norway in March
Weather score15Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around -6°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 1.8h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 70mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
-6°C
Rain
70mm
Sun
1.8h
Sea
1°C
Weather score
15
Poor
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 70mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 1.8h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 1°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Jan Mayen, Norway with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
March-6°C average high
March has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.
Warmest monthsJuly to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
March70mm average rain
March sits near Jan Mayen's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsFebruary to August
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
March1.8 hours average sun
March sits close to Jan Mayen's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsApril to July
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
March1°C average sea
March is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 5°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
March15 weather score
March scores below Jan Mayen's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsApril to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.