March · Norway
Best time to visit Preikestolen in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Preikestolen in March
Average temperature -1°C, 139 mm of rain, about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 91% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
2.7/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -1°C
- Rainfall
- 139 mm
- Humidity
- 91%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 1
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
March in Preikestolen scores 2.7/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around -1°C, 139 mm of rain, and roughly 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) is a sheer 604-meter cliff ledge above Lysefjord-one of Norway's most iconic day hikes. Best window: late spring through early autumn.
March in Preikestolen — off-season conditions
At -1°C (31°F) this is proper winter weather in March: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
139 mm of water-equivalent precipitation makes this a snowy month at resort level; what falls stays as snow, with about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.4 hours of daylight.
That is 2.7/10 on the same scale — 8th of 12 months, versus 8.1/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Preikestolen — 5.4 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Preikestolen in March?
- In March, Preikestolen averages -1°C, 139 mm of rain, and about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 2.7/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Preikestolen?
- March earns a 2.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Preikestolen in March?
- Expect about 139 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 91% and there are about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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