Average weather for Rjukan in March

It's cold in March in Rjukan 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 -10°C and -2°C.

Start of March

The month of March starts in Rjukan with really cold temps, averaging around 1°C during the day and nights dipping to about -8°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days in the early part of the month. Wear a heavy winter coat, sweater, long pants, beanie, and gloves.

Mid March

By mid-March, daytime temps rise to around 4°C, with nights around -6°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too. Wear a heavy winter coat, sweater, long pants, beanie, and gloves.

End of March

By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Rjukan is around 5°C, while nighttime temps are about -4°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days. Wear a heavy winter coat, sweater, long pants, beanie, and gloves.

In March, there is an average of 153 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 days. Of the total precipitation, about 36 cm falls as snow in March. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Rjukan in March		New York
Average temperature	3°C	11°C
Max. temperature	6°C	14°C
Min. temperature	0°C	-5°C
Total precipitation	153 mm	63 mm
Rainy days	13 days	10 days
Total snowfall	36 cm	7 cm
Snowy days	15 days	4 days

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

Is March a good time to visit Rjukan?

Looking for sun? March isn’t a good month to be in Rjukan. There’s too much chance of rain this month.

Temperature records

With 14°C in 2021, Rjukan reached the highest temperature in March over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -12°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -26°C to a highest value of 5°C.

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Daily Temperature in March in Rjukan

This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in March for Rjukan, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.

Daily Precipitation in March in Rjukan

The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in March for Rjukan, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.

A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for March, you can expect about 13 days of precipitation in Rjukan.

Daily Snowfall in March in Rjukan

This chart shows the average daily snowfall in March in Rjukan, measured in centimeters. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in March.

Daily UV index in March in Rjukan

This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Rjukan, 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.

Temperature in March in Rjukan over the years

This chart shows the average temperature in March in Rjukan, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.

Total precipitation in March in Rjukan over the years

This chart shows the average precipitation in March in Rjukan, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.

Snowfall in March in Rjukan per year

This chart shows the average snowfall in March in Rjukan, measured in centimeters, over the past few years.

Snowfall in March in Rjukan over the past years

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Daily weather in March for Rjukan

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

Average weather in Rjukan by month

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