March weather forecast
Norway

March signifies the onset of spring in Norway, but it is a season of unpredictable weather and varied conditions across the country. In southern Norway, including cities like Oslo, temperatures begin to climb, ranging typically from -4°C (24.8°F) to 6°C (42.8°F). While snowfall can still occur, it is less frequent compared to the winter months.

On the west coast, Bergen sees milder temperatures, often from 2°C (35.6°F) to 7°C (44.6°F), owing to the influence of the Gulf Stream. Precipitation remains considerable, averaging 170mm (6.69"), mostly falling as rain or sleet.

In the inland regions, like Ski, temperatures remain cold, though warmer than in February, generally between -6°C (21.2°F) and 3°C (37.4°F). Snowfall is still prevalent, but it gradually lessens as the month progresses.

The northernmost regions, including Tromsø and Karpbukt, experience a noticeable increase in daylight hours in March, marking the end of the Polar Night. However, temperatures remain low, often between -10°C (14°F) and 0°C (32°F). Snowfall remains common, but decreases slightly compared to February.

Compared to February, March sees a gradual rise in temperatures and longer daylight hours, especially in the northern parts. As the country transitions into April, temperatures continue to increase and the snow begins to melt in many areas, although the weather remains variable, particularly in the inland and northern regions.

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• Oslo - March »
  With an average sea temperature of 3°C (37.4°F), March is the month with the coldest seawater in Oslo. March is the month with the coldest seawater in Oslo, with an average sea temperature of 3°C (37.4°F).
• Bergen - March »
  In Bergen in March, snow falls for 7 days, with typically accumulated 57mm (2.24") of snow. In Bergen, during March, the rain falls for 19.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 134mm (5.28") of precipitation.
• Stavanger - March »
  The months with the lowest UV index in Stavanger are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Stavanger.
• Trondheim - March »
  With an average sea temperature of 4.9°C (40.8°F), March is the month with the coldest seawater in Trondheim, Norway. With an average sea temperature of 4.9°C (40.8°F), March is the month with the coldest seawater in Trondheim.
• Drammen - March »
  In Drammen, in March, snow falls for 7.4 days, with typically accumulated 113mm (4.45") of snow. In Drammen, in March, during 7.2 rainfall days, 27mm (1.06") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Fredrikstad - March »
  March is the month with the coldest seawater in Fredrikstad with an average sea temperature of 2.8°C (37°F). In Fredrikstad in March, during 14 rainfall days, 52mm (2.05") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Skien - March »
  In Skien, in March, snow falls for 9.9 days, with typically accumulated 244mm (9.61") of snow. In Skien, during March, the rain falls for 8.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 52mm (2.05") of precipitation.
• Kristiansand - March »
  The month with the coldest seawater in Kristiansand is March, with an average sea temperature of 4.3°C (39.7°F). During 2 snowfall days, in March, Kristiansand aggregates 50mm (1.97") of snow.
• Alesund - March »
  The month with the coldest seawater in Alesund is March, with an average sea temperature of 5.3°C (41.5°F). In Alesund in March, during 22 rainfall days, 105mm (4.13") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Tønsberg - March »
  In Tønsberg, in March, snow falls for 6.5 days, with typically accumulated 75mm (2.95") of snow. In Tønsberg in March, during 8.5 rainfall days, 38mm (1.5") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Moss - March »
  In Moss during March, the rain falls for 7 days and regularly aggregates up to 30mm (1.18") of precipitation. In Moss, in March, snow falls for 6.6 days, with typically accumulated 75mm (2.95") of snow.