Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for March
| Metric | Oslo | Bergen | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 4°C (39°F) | 5°C (41°F)▲ | Bergen |
| Average LowHigher is milder | -3°C (27°F) | 0°C (32°F)▲ | Bergen |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 8 days▲ | 18 days | Oslo |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 53 mm▲ | 192 mm | Oslo |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 7h/day▲ | 6h/day | Oslo |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 14 km/h▲ | 22 km/h | Oslo |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Oslo edges ahead as the better destination in March. Oslo offers 7 hours of daily sunshine with only 8 rain days, while Bergen sees 6 sunshine hours and 18 rain days.
Oslo is on the cooler side at 4°C, requiring warmer clothing. Bergen is cooler at 5°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Oslo is the stronger choice in March. Oslo receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Oslo reaches an average high of 4°C (39°F) and drops to -3°C (27°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.
Bergen averages 5°C (41°F) for the high and 0°C (32°F) for the low, with a daily range of 5°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in March.
Oslo receives approximately 53 mm of rainfall across 8 rain days during March. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Bergen sees 192 mm over 18 rain days. That makes Oslo the drier option by 10 rain days and 139 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 4°C, lows of -3°C, 8 rain days
Highs of 5°C, lows of 0°C, 18 rain days
Pack for both: heavy winter coat, thermal base layers, warm gloves and hat, insulated boots, a warm scarf. These items are useful in either destination during March.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. March is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Oslo | Bergen | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | -2°C | 11d | 2°C | 20d |
| Feb | 0°C | 9d | 3°C | 17d |
| Mar | 4°C | 8d | 5°C | 18d |
| Apr | 10°C | 9d | 9°C | 15d |
| May | 16°C | 11d | 12°C | 14d |
| Jun | 19°C | 12d | 15°C | 14d |
| Jul | 22°C | 13d | 17°C | 17d |
| Aug | 20°C | 14d | 17°C | 17d |
| Sep | 16°C | 11d | 14°C | 18d |
| Oct | 9°C | 12d | 10°C | 19d |
| Nov | 4°C | 12d | 5°C | 19d |
| Dec | 0°C | 11d | 3°C | 20d |
Oslo Weather in March
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Bergen Weather in March
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