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Narvik in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Narvik in March will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Narvik, based on historical data.
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March

Weather in Narvik in March 2025

OK Weather
Chill
🌨️
Snowy
🌊
Cold water
If you plan to visit Narvik in March, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +34°F during the day and approximately 2 sunny days. Expect some snowy, though, as there are typically 16 snowy days in the month and around 65 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+34°F
Avg. max. temperature
-11°F
Min.
+54°F
Max.
65 mm
Total precipitation
72%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
3 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Narvik has OK weather in March.

Average temperature in Narvik in March

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Narvik for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +41°F during the day to a minimum of 0°F during the night, the temperature in March averages around +28°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 13% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +41°F to +36°F.

Is Narvik warm or cold in March?

Narvik is typically chill in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +30°F to +34°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +18°F to +23°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 Narvik:

Water temperature in Narvik in March

Water in Narvik in March is Cold. It varies from +37°F to +40°F, with an average of +39°F. Note that the air temperature is lower than the water temperature, averaging around +34°F.

The water temperature in March is one of the coldest of the entire year:

The warmest water temperatures in Narvik are reached in August, when the average sea temperature rises to +54°F. The coldest water temperatures are in March, with an average of +39°F.

Can you swim in Narvik in March?

We would not recommend swimming in Narvik in March, the water is very cold (+39°F on average). Consider swimming only if you are an experienced cold-water swimmer with proper gear.
🦭
Cold
Below +61°F
🏄‍♂️
Fresh
61°F - 70°F
🏊
Comfortable
70°F - 77°F
👙
Warm
77°F - 82°F
🔥
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 Narvik in March

Narvik weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+30°F+34°F+41°F
Min. temperature
-17°F-11°F+5°F
Max. temperature
+48°F+54°F+68°F
Rainfall
64 mm65 mm72 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+39°F+39°F+40°F
Humidity
76%72%72%
Air pressure
1005 HPa1006 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
223
Cloudy days
897
Rainy days
239
Snowy days
161611

March weather is still as ok as in February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +30°F to +34°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 64 mm to 65 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 76% to 72%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 2 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.

April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Narvik in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 2 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Narvik is gradually increasing during March, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Narvik based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 10% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 14 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 10 mm, which is considered light rain. Narvik is amazing in March with as little as 3 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Narvik wettest month is September, where a typical day has a 70% chance of precipitation and 148 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 7% chance of precipitation and 64 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during March in Narvik based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 32% chance of snow on an average day in March, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 67 mm.

March is one of the snowiest months in Narvik.

Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last March in Narvik?

This is the weather in Narvik in March 2023:
1 March
🌧️
+41°F
2 March
🌨️
+37°F
3 March
🌨️
+34°F
4 March
🌨️
+29°F
5 March
☁️
+28°F
6 March
☁️
+22°F
7 March
☁️
+17°F
8 March
☁️
+17°F
9 March
🌨️
+29°F
10 March
🌨️
+28°F
11 March
☁️
+25°F
12 March
☁️
+31°F
13 March
☀️
+25°F
14 March
☁️
+26°F
15 March
☁️
+31°F
16 March
☁️
+30°F
17 March
☁️
+25°F
18 March
🌨️
+31°F
19 March
☁️
+33°F
20 March
🌨️
+38°F
21 March
🌨️
+33°F
22 March
☀️
+29°F
23 March
☀️
+23°F
24 March
☁️
+27°F
25 March
☁️
+27°F
26 March
☀️
+27°F
27 March
☀️
+26°F
28 March
☀️
+27°F
29 March
☁️
+28°F
30 March
🌨️
+36°F
31 March
🌨️
+36°F
In March 2023 Narvik had 6 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +28°F, with an absolute maximum of +41°F and a minimum of +18°F. The average humidity was 75%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 42%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 4 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Narvik climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Narvik in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1981 (+42°F) and the highest in 1990 (+47°F). The driest year was 1980 with only 664 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1989 with 1620 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Narvik in March:

Is March a good time to visit Narvik?

It’s always a good time to visit Narvik, 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 Narvik in March?

Not really, March is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Can you swim in Narvik in March?

Swimming in Narvik in March is challenging and not recommended for inexperienced swimmers or without proper equipment and preparation.

Is Narvik rainy in March?

Narvik 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 Narvik in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Narvik in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Norway

Check out the weather for other cities in Norway.

Monthly weather in Narvik

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Narvik, 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.