March weather forecastBergen, Norway

March

Weather in March

The weather starts to soften in March as temperatures gradually rise, signaling the onset of spring in Bergen. It's noticeable that rainfall becomes more common with 134mm (5.28") spread over 19.1 days of the month, as the region ushers in the spring season. March introduces a noticeable increase in daylight hours and a decline in snowfall as the season shifts. The month promises milder mornings and slighter warmer afternoons. With the snow being replaced by rain, walking tours around the city become more accessible.

Temperature

The shift from February to March in Bergen is characterized by an average high-temperature of a still cold 4.3°C (39.7°F), not significantly different from the 2.9°C (37.2°F) of February. Bergen observes a slightly reduced average nighttime temperature of 1.2°C (34.2°F) during March.

Humidity

March is the most humid month in Bergen, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 19.1 days. Throughout March, 134mm (5.28") of precipitation is accumulated. In Bergen, during the entire year, the rain falls for 227.1 days and collects up to 1594mm (62.76") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Bergen. In Bergen, in March, snow falls for 7 days, with typically accumulated 57mm (2.24") of snow. Throughout the year, in Bergen, there are 36.1 snowfall days, and 473mm (18.62") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

March is the month with the coldest seawater, with an average sea temperature of 4.8°C (40.6°F).
Note: Within the context of swimming, this scenario is life-threatening. Instant loss of control over breathing impairs cognitive functions. It is essential to use a specialized swimsuit to mitigate thermal loss.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:35 and sunset at 18:05. On the last day of March, in Bergen, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 19:21 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 4.8h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during March translates into the following guidance:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Updated: Jan 26, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature in Bergen, Norway, during March is 4.3°C (39.7°F) and the low-temperature is 1.2°C (34.2°F).

The most humid month in Bergen is March, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

In March, the average relative humidity in Bergen is 81%.

In Bergen, during March, the rain falls for 19.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 134mm (5.28") of precipitation.

In Bergen, Norway, in March, snow falls for 7 days, with typically accumulated 57mm (2.24") of snow.

March is the month with the coldest seawater in Bergen, Norway, with an average sea temperature of 4.8°C (40.6°F).

In Bergen, the average seawater temperature in March is 4.8°C (40.6°F). For swimming, this is considered very dangerous and immediately life-threatening. Total loss of breathing control instantly occurs, and clear thinking becomes almost impossible. A specialized swimsuit is obligatory to minimize thermal loss.

In March, the average day length in Bergen is 11h and 50min.

On the first day of March in Bergen, Norway, sunrise is at 07:35 and sunset at 18:05. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 19:21 CET.

The average sunshine duration in March in Bergen, Norway, is 4.8h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Bergen is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year J F March A M J J A S O N D

Feb

March

Apr

Average high temperature

2.9°C

4.3°C

7.6°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

19.9km/h

19km/h

16.2km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

7.8

2.3

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

8.2

8.3

11.2

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

64%

50%

Average visibility

9km

Average temperature in March
Bergen, Norway

Average high temperature in March: 4.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (16.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.8°C).

Average low temperature in March: 1.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (0°C).

Average pressure in March
Bergen, Norway

Average pressure in March: 1011.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1005.8mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Bergen, Norway

Average wind speed in March: 17.5km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and December (21.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (13.6km/h).

Average humidity in March
Bergen, Norway

Average humidity in March: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and October (75%).

Average rainfall in March
Bergen, Norway

Average rainfall in March: 134mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (201mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (73mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Bergen, Norway

Average rainfall days in March: 19.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (14.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Bergen, Norway

Average snowfall in March: 57mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (127mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Bergen, Norway

Average snowfall days in March: 7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in March
Bergen, Norway

Average sea temperature in March: 4.8°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (15.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (4.8°C).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Bergen, Norway

Average daylight in March: 11h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine in March: 4h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Bergen, Norway

Average sunshine days in March: 8.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (12 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (5.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Bergen, Norway

Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Bergen, Norway

Average cloud cover in March: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 47).

Average visibility in March
Bergen, Norway

Average visibility in March: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).