March · Norway
Best time to visit Lillehammer in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Lillehammer in March
Average temperature 0°C, 43 mm of rain, about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 77% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
7.0/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 0°C
- Rainfall
- 43 mm
- Humidity
- 77%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 22
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Lillehammer scores 7.0/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 0°C, 43 mm of rain, and roughly 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Lillehammer sits at the north end of Lake Mjøsa, home of the 1994 Winter Olympics and the Maihaugen museum.
March holds up well in Lillehammer — 7th best month
At 0°C (31°F) this is proper winter weather in March: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
Only 43 mm of water-equivalent precipitation is expected (snow at altitude), leaving about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.8 hours of daylight.
That is 7/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 9.2/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Lillehammer — 2.2 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Lillehammer in March?
- In March, Lillehammer averages 0°C, 43 mm of rain, and about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.0/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Lillehammer?
- March earns a 7.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Lillehammer in March?
- Expect about 43 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 77% and there are about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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