March · Norway
Best time to visit Ålesund in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Ålesund in March
Average temperature 4°C, 184 mm of rain, about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 76% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
5.5/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 4°C
- Rainfall
- 184 mm
- Humidity
- 76%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 16
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Ålesund scores 5.5/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 4°C, 184 mm of rain, and roughly 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Ålesund is an Art Nouveau town built across islands on Norway's west coast, with Mount Aksla above the centre.
March in Ålesund: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
March averages 4°C (38°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
At 184 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 5.5/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 8.3/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? May scores 2.8 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Ålesund in March?
- In March, Ålesund averages 4°C, 184 mm of rain, and about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.5/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Ålesund?
- March earns a 5.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Ålesund in March?
- Expect about 184 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 76% and there are about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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