March · Norway
Best time to visit Oslo in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Oslo in March
Average temperature -1°C, 69 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 92% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
3.6/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -1°C
- Rainfall
- 69 mm
- Humidity
- 92%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
March in Oslo scores 3.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around -1°C, 69 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Fjord trails, sculpture parks, and modern waterfront culture peak May through September.
March in Oslo — the hardest end of the year
At -1°C (30°F) this is proper winter weather in March: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
69 mm of water-equivalent precipitation makes this a snowy month at resort level; what falls stays as snow, with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.4 hours of daylight.
That is 3.6/10 on the same scale — 8th of 12 months, versus 8.3/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Oslo — 4.7 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Oslo in March?
- In March, Oslo averages -1°C, 69 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.6/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Oslo?
- March earns a 3.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Oslo in March?
- Expect about 69 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 92% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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