Cool
Average highs are around -1°C, so pack for cooler days.
March verdict
Norway in March
Weather score18Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around -1°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 2.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 85mm, so some wet days are possible.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
-1°C
Rain
85mm
Sun
2.9h
Sea
3°C
Weather score
18
Poor
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 85mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 2.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 3°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Norway with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
March-1°C average high
March is on the cooler side of Norway's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to August
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
March85mm average rain
March sits near Norway's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsFebruary to July
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
March2.9 hours average sun
March sits close to Norway's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsMay to July
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
March3°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 9°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
March18 weather score
March scores below Norway'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.