Alesund in March usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +43°F and roughly 3 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 14 rainy days with an average precipitation of 148 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
March is usually the driest month of the year in Alesund
Average weather
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+43°F
Avg. max. temperature
+16°F
Min.
+61°F
Max.
148 mm
Total precipitation
73%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
14 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Alesund has OK weather in March.
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Average temperature in Alesund in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Alesund for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in March is +37°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +45°F during the day and a minimum of +18°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 7% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +43°F to +45°F.
Is Alesund warm or cold in March?
Alesund is typically chill in March.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +41°F to +43°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +34°F to +36°F.
Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Alesund:
Water temperature in Alesund in March
Water in Alesund in March is Cold. It varies from +40°F to +43°F, with an average of +42°F.This is almost similar to the air temperature, which averages +43°F.
The water temperature in March is one of the coldest of the entire year:
The warmest water temperatures in Alesund are reached in August, when the average sea temperature rises to +57°F. The coldest water temperatures are in March, with an average of +42°F.
Can you swim in Alesund in March?
We would not recommend swimming in Alesund in March, the water is very cold (+42°F on average). Consider swimming only if you are an experienced cold-water swimmer with proper gear.
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Cold
Below +61°F
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Fresh
61°F - 70°F
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Comfortable
70°F - 77°F
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Warm
77°F - 82°F
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Very warm
+82°C and up
You will need a full-body wetsuit, cap, gloves, a warm change of clothes, and a hot drink ready for after your swim.
Climate in Alesund in March
Alesund weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+41°F
+43°F
+46°F
Min. temperature
+9°F
+16°F
+27°F
Max. temperature
+59°F
+61°F
+70°F
Rainfall
147 mm
148 mm
108 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
3 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+43°F
+42°F
+43°F
Humidity
75%
73%
75%
Air pressure
1007 HPa
1007 HPa
1012 HPa
Sunny days
3
3
4
Cloudy days
5
6
7
Rainy days
11
14
16
Snowy days
8
8
3
March often has better weather than February.It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +41°F to +43°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 147 mm to 148 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 75% to 73%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 4 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 3 sunny days during the month.
April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Alesund in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 10 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Alesund is gradually increasing during March, going from 2 m/s to 9 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Alesund based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in March stands at 35%, leading to total precipitation of around 69 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 15 mm, which is considered light rain.March is a pretty wet month with over 11 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Alesund wettest month is September, where a typical day has a 77% chance of precipitation and 230 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 53% chance of precipitation and 108 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during March in Alesund based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in March is 29%, for a monthly total of around 119 mm.
March is one of the snowiest months in Alesund.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last March in Alesund?
This is the weather in Alesund in March 2023:
1 March
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+43°F
2 March
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+45°F
3 March
🌧️
+43°F
4 March
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+34°F
5 March
🌨️
+34°F
6 March
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+31°F
7 March
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+31°F
8 March
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+32°F
9 March
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+26°F
10 March
🌨️
+31°F
11 March
🌨️
+31°F
12 March
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+32°F
13 March
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+34°F
14 March
🌨️
+34°F
15 March
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+38°F
16 March
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+40°F
17 March
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+43°F
18 March
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+40°F
19 March
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+42°F
20 March
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+40°F
21 March
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+40°F
22 March
🌧️
+41°F
23 March
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+45°F
24 March
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+39°F
25 March
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+38°F
26 March
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+36°F
27 March
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+37°F
28 March
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+39°F
29 March
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+39°F
30 March
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+41°F
31 March
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+45°F
In March 2023 Alesund had 9 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +37°F, with an absolute maximum of +45°F and a minimum of +27°F. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 39%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Alesund climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Alesund in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 2010 (+48°F) and the highest in 2014 (+53°F). The driest year was 1996 with only 1292 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2011 with 2856 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Alesund in March:
Is March a good time to visit Alesund?
It’s always a good time to visit Alesund, but the weather is changeable in March, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Alesund in March?
Not really, March is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Can you swim in Alesund in March?
Swimming in Alesund in March is challenging and not recommended for inexperienced swimmers or without proper equipment and preparation.
Is Alesund rainy in March?
Alesund is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Alesund in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Alesund in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Alesund, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
