Early March 1 March
42°F
Typical afternoon high
52% historical wet-day frequency
Norway · Mountains
Western Norway & the fjords
in March.
Is March a good time?
Cold days.
Similar overnight stays to February.
March averages 44°F afternoons and 42°F seas, with about 16 rain days. Later March is typically warmer.
- Afternoons
- 44°F
- Sea
- 42°F
- Visitor demand
- 29%of July peak
Historical Vestlandet regional averages, not a forecast or a measure of queues. Overnight demand compares average stays per day. Covers Bergen, Geirangerfjord, Flåm, Stavanger and Preikestolen; conditions vary within the region.
Overall match
5.2/10 · scores & prioritiesThis weather score measures sightseeing comfort. Snow and ski conditions need a separate check.
What matters most?
Weather 50% · Crowds 30% · Cost 20%
#5 of 12 months here · Balanced mix
Weather3.4/10Fair
CrowdsLow seasonvs its own year; overnight stays do not measure queuesFor its size, typical for Europe this month
CostExpensivefor Europe
Overall combines weather, overnight demand and cost. It does not include sea temperature.
Plan your March
What to expect.
What should I pack?
Afternoons around 44°F (6°C): a warm coat; nights around 33°F (0°C): a winter coat, hat and gloves. Bring rain gear: about 16 days with at least 1 mm of rain. About 12 hours of daylight.
Can I swim in March?
The sea averages 42°F. Our swimming guide: very cold: wetsuit weather. Your comfort will vary. This is open water near the coast, not a beach-specific reading.
Monthly coastal averages from NOAA, 2011–2025. Sea temperature is separate from the weather and Overall scores.
A typical day: temperatures & daylightAfternoons, nights, sea temperature & daylight Show detailsHide details
About 12 hours of daylight.
The sun rises about 06:54 and sets about 18:32 (local time, mid-month). Mornings start around 33°F (0°C); afternoons reach about 44°F (6°C). Expect rain on about 16 days in a typical March.
Typical afternoon
44°F (6°C)
average daily high, 15 recent Marches
Night low
33°F (0°C)
average daily minimum
Sea
42°F (6°C)
very cold; open water near the coast, NOAA satellite record 2011–2025
Daylight
11h 39m
on the 15th, computed from latitude
Early, middle or late?
Early or late March?
Late March is typically warmer. The afternoon high averages 42°F on the 1st, versus 46°F on the 31st. Historical wet-day frequency falls from 52% to 46% between those dates.
Mid March 15 March
43°F
Typical afternoon high
50% historical wet-day frequency
Late March 31 March
46°F
Typical afternoon high
46% historical wet-day frequency
Historical daily averages from 2011–2025, smoothed over two weeks. A seasonal pattern, not a forecast. This does not establish which week has the lowest prices or fewest visitors.
Daily calendar & holiday datesMarch 2027 · historical weather & dated holidays Show calendarHide calendar
March 2027 calendar
Weather shows historical patterns, not a forecast. Holidays and events use the dates shown for 2027.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 142° | 242° | 342° | 442° | 542° | 642° | 742° |
| 843° | 943° | 1043° | 1143° | 1243° | 1343° | 1443° |
| 1543° | 1644° | 1744° | 1844° | 1944° | 2044° | 2145° |
| 2245° | 2345° | 2445° | 2545° | 2645° | 2745° | 2846° |
| 2946° | 3046° | 3146° |
Afternoon high rain likely (25%+) local school holidays public holiday event
School-holiday dates for March 2027 aren't available in our data yet. A day without a school marker doesn't mean schools are open.
Afternoons warm from about 42°F (6°C) in the first week to 46°F (8°C) in the last. The chance of a wet day runs 44–52%.
Elsewhere in March 2027, the share of people living where schools are out on a typical day: Germany 27%, Spain 30%, Italy 19%, France 10%. (School holidays: OpenHolidays, ODbL.)
Crowds and cost
Visitor season
Will it be busy?
Low season. March averages 29% of July's overnight stays per day. Similar overnight stays to February.
Overnight stays across Vestlandet do not measure queues, day visitors or congestion at individual sights. For its size, typical for Europe this month.
Hotel price season
Will it be cheaper?
Well below usual. Historical regional hotel revenue (2024–2025 monthly average): €110 per occupied room-night. An average, not a booking quote.
Fewer overnight stays do not automatically mean cheaper rooms. Check actual quotes for your trip.
Historical hotel average
€110
2024–2025 monthly average; hotel revenue per occupied room-night; not a current booking quote. −10% vs this region's usual month.
Norway as a whole
Well above EU average
2024 restaurants and hotels price level: 140 where the EU average is 100. A relative index, not a room rate.
The historical regional amount comes from Statistics Norway (SSB), table 14168: hotel accommodation revenue per occupied room; the country price level is national. Hotel averages are not live booking quotes.
Year-to-year variation
How much does March vary?
Across the recorded years
In the 15 years from 2011 to 2025, the month's afternoons averaged between 38°F (4°C) and 46°F (8°C); in 11 of them they were within 3°F (1.5°C) of the typical 44°F (6°C). Rain days ranged from 5 to 22; half the years had 12–18.
Rain days in each March
Rain days
16
at least 1 mm, typical year; about 19 in a wet year
Mostly sunny days
4 of 31
cloud cover under 30%
Years with a 95°F+ day
0 of 15
no March in the last 15 years had a day at or above 95°F (35°C)
Good weather days
3 of 31
rated very good or better
See every recorded MarchHistorical monthly averages, year by year Show detailsHide details
| Year | Afternoon high | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 41°F | 19 |
| 2012 | 46°F | 16 |
| 2013 | 38°F | 5 |
| 2014 | 46°F | 15 |
| 2015 | 45°F | 18 |
| 2016 | 44°F | 12 |
| 2017 | 44°F | 19 |
| 2018 | 38°F | 8 |
| 2019 | 44°F | 22 |
| 2020 | 44°F | 18 |
| 2021 | 45°F | 17 |
| 2022 | 46°F | 7 |
| 2023 | 41°F | 15 |
| 2024 | 46°F | 15 |
| 2025 | 46°F | 17 |
Checked against 97 local weather stations. How we check
Compare dates
February, March
or April?
| Typical conditions | Feb | Mar | Apr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afternoons | 39°F | 44°F | 50°F |
| Sea | 43°F | 42°F | 44°F |
| Rain days | 17 | 16 | 12 |
| Overnight demand | 27% | 29% | 33% |
February: Cooler afternoons than March. February guide →
April: Warmer afternoons and fewer rain days than March. More overnight demand. April guide →
Overnight demand measures accommodation stays, not queues. Sea temperatures are monthly coastal averages.
Compare any of the 12 monthsChoose another month and compare it with March Show comparisonHide comparison
Yellow marks the top three months on the Balanced mix. March stays as your reference.
April has a Weather score at least 1.0 point higher than March, without a substantially busier visitor season.
Your comparison
March or February?
Overnight stays are 27% of the busiest month.
Historical regional hotel revenue (2024–2025 monthly average): €106 per occupied room-night. An average, not a booking quote.
Read the February guide →| Typical conditions | March | February |
|---|---|---|
| Afternoons | 44°F | 39°F |
| Nights | 33°F | 31°F |
| Sea | 42°F | 43°F |
| Rain days | 16 | 17 |
| Visitor season | Low season | Low season |
| Overall / 10 | 5.2 | 4.5 |
| Month rank | #5 | #10 |
Every month, in detail Show detailsHide details
| Month | Overall | Rank | High | Low | Sea | Rain days | Weather | Visitor season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.2 | #11 | 38°F | 31°F | 44°F | 18 | 2.2 | Low season |
| February | 4.5 | #10 | 39°F | 31°F | 43°F | 17 | 2.5 | Low season |
| March | 5.2 | #5 | 44°F | 33°F | 42°F | 16 | 3.4 | Low season |
| April | 5.9 | #1 | 50°F | 37°F | 44°F | 12 | 4.9 | Low season |
| May | 5.8 | #2 | 57°F | 43°F | 48°F | 10 | 5.9 | Moderate season |
| June | 5.4 | #3 | 63°F | 49°F | 53°F | 13 | 6.6 | Busy season |
| July | 5.0 | #7 | 66°F | 53°F | 58°F | 15 | 6.8 | Peak season |
| August | 5.0 | #8 | 65°F | 53°F | 60°F | 16 | 6.4 | Peak season |
| September | 5.4 | #4 | 60°F | 50°F | 58°F | 16 | 5.1 | Moderate season |
| October | 5.1 | #6 | 52°F | 43°F | 54°F | 19 | 3.5 | Low season |
| November | 4.8 | #9 | 45°F | 38°F | 51°F | 19 | 2.8 | Low season |
| December | 3.8 | #12 | 40°F | 33°F | 47°F | 23 | 1.8 | Low season |
Near here
Nearby places in March
Nearby regions, nearest first. Distances are centre to centre, as the crow flies; they are not road distances or journey times.
InnlandetNorway · about 130 miles
Balanced Overall 5.8 · Fair weather, 40°F (5°C) · Moderate season · Cost expensive
Oslo & aroundNorway · about 130 miles
Balanced Overall 5.9 · Good weather, 43°F (6°C) · Moderate season · Cost expensive
Southern Norwayabout 140 miles
Balanced Overall 6.1 · Fair weather, 44°F (7°C) · Low season · Cost expensive
Elsewhere in Europe
Better March weather than Western Norway & the fjords
Western Norway & the fjords' weather ranks 27 of 28 mountain regions this month. These mountain regions outside Norway have clearly better weather on your dates, nearest first, each compared with Western Norway & the fjords.
Freiburg & the southern Black ForestGermany · about 900 miles
Good weather (6.1): 10°F warmer afternoons, 6 fewer rain days, cheaper
ZurichSwitzerland · about 940 miles
Good weather (6.0): 11°F warmer afternoons, 6 fewer rain days, pricier
Franche-Comté & the JuraFrance · about 960 miles
Good weather (6.0): 11°F warmer afternoons, 7 fewer rain days, cheaper
VorarlbergAustria · about 960 miles
Good weather (5.8): 10°F warmer afternoons, 6 fewer rain days, busier for its season (busy season), cheaper
Liechtensteinabout 970 miles
Good weather (5.7): 11°F warmer afternoons, 5 fewer rain days, busier for its season (moderate season)
How we knowSources, regional scope & scoring method Show detailsHide details
It's low season, 29% of the busiest month and 38% below its average month. That means about 17,000 overnight visitors on a typical March night across the region, 80% of them from Norway itself. Rentals booked through Airbnb, Booking, Expedia and Tripadvisor add up to 3,100 more: 18 for every 100 counted above. Some are the same properties counted twice.
| Climate suitability (HCI:Urban, 0–100) | 52 |
| How our weather was checked | 97 open weather stations in this region, January and July: afternoon highs typically within 1°F (0.6°C), night lows within 1°F (0.3°C). |
| Tourist nights per 1,000 residents per day | 12 |
| Busiest month here | July · 42 |
| Visitors as share of people present | 1.2% |
| Rank among Europe's regions this month | 67th percentile |
| Domestic share of nights | 80% |
| Platform rental nights per 100 counted nights | 18 |
| Visitor share if every platform night were extra | 1.4% |
| Population used | 1.4 million |
| Statistical region | NO0A · Vestlandet |
Crowds: Eurostat nights spent at tourist accommodation, by month and NUTS 2 region, 2024–2025 average. Overnight visitors per night is the month's nights divided by its days; the per-1,000 figure is Eurostat's, against each year's population. Platform rentals: Eurostat nights booked via Airbnb, Booking, Expedia and Tripadvisor, 2024–2025 average, shown separately because some properties are in both counts. Weather: Holiday Climate Index computed from ERA5 reanalysis with daily highs, night lows and rain days corrected from open national weather-service station records, 2011–2025, population-weighted to the region; day-by-day figures are the same data averaged by date. Heat and rain odds are counted across those years. Sunrise and sunset: NOAA solar equations, local time. Prices: Eurostat price level index and HICP, national; the first figure is regional (Statistics Norway (SSB), table 14168: hotel accommodation revenue per occupied room). Full method · this region's data.