The weather in March in Norway

It's cold in March in Norway with an average temperature of 3°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 0°C to a high of 6°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -9°C and -2°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in March for Norway. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 17°C in 2021, Norway reached the highest temperature in March over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -8°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -29°C to a highest value of 5°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In March, there is an average of 64 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. Of the total precipitation, about 27 cm falls as snow in March. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in March for Norway

Click on any day in March to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Norway. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

March weather comparison

  Norway New York
Average temperature 3°C 11°C
Max. temperature 6°C 14°C
Min. temperature -9°C -5°C
Total precipitation 64 mm 63 mm
Rainy days 10 days 10 days
Total snowfall 27 cm 7 cm
Snowy days 14 days 4 days

Start of March

The month of March starts in Norway with really cold temps, averaging around 1°C during the day and nights dipping to about -6°C.

Mid March

By mid-March, daytime temps rise to around 4°C, with nights around -4°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of March

By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Norway is around 5°C, while nighttime temps are about -3°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

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The climate in Norway is based on weather data from Oslo. Other places, like Lofoten, Vesterålen or Bergen, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Norway to get the full picture of the climate.

Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in March in Norway. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in March in Norway

Temperature in March in Norway over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in March in Norway. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in March in Norway

Total precipitation in March in Norway over the years

Daily Snowfall in March in Norway

Snowfall in March in Norway per year

Daily UV index in March in Norway

This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Norway, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Norway by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Norway. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.