March weather forecastTrondheim, Norway

Weather in March

March ushers in the long-awaited spring, but winter refuses to loosen its grip entirely in Trondheim. The temperatures begin to edge upwards from -3°C (26.6°F) to 3°C (37.4°F), making it a tad more comfortable than February. Daylight hours also start to exceed the 10-hour mark, signalling a shift in seasons. Yet, the rainfall levels stay consistent, reminding locals that spring has not fully arrived yet. Towards the end of the month, the promise of warmer temperatures looms in the horizon, with optimistic locals eagerly awaiting the arrival of April.

Temperature

A gentle upsurge in temperatures occurs as February gives way to March, with average highs shifting from an icy 0°C (32°F) to a still wintry 3°C (37.4°F). March in Trondheim sees the temperature falling to a mean low of -3°C (26.6°F).

Rainfall

In Trondheim, in March, it is raining for 18 days, with typically 81mm (3.19") of accumulated precipitation. In Trondheim, during the entire year, the rain falls for 239 days and collects up to 1096mm (43.15") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

With an average sea temperature of 4.9°C (40.8°F), March is the month with the coldest seawater in Trondheim.
Note: During swimming events, this situation presents an imminent life risk. Instantaneous loss of breath control makes clear thinking a near impossibility. A specialized swimsuit is compulsory to limit thermal dissipation.

Daylight

In Trondheim, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:22 and sunset at 17:39. On the last day of March, in Trondheim, sunrise is at 05:38 and sunset at 19:05 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Trondheim, Norway, is 3h.

UV index

In Trondheim, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, an average UV index of 1 transforms into the following instructions:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.