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Oslo in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Oslo in March and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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March

Weather in Oslo in March 2025

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
Oslo in March usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +41°F and roughly 4 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 4 snowy days with an average precipitation of 34 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+41°F
Avg. max. temperature
-9°F
Min.
+70°F
Max.
26 mm
Total precipitation
74%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
21 ⛅️
Cloudy
2 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Oslo has OK weather in March.

Average temperature in Oslo in March

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

The temperature in March is +46°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +59°F during the day and a minimum of +25°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 11% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +46°F to +43°F.

Is Oslo warm or cold in March?

Oslo is typically chill in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +34°F to +41°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +21°F to +28°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 Oslo:

Climate in Oslo in March

Oslo weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+34°F+41°F+50°F
Min. temperature
-18°F-9°F+16°F
Max. temperature
+68°F+70°F+77°F
Rainfall
31 mm26 mm43 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
81%74%68%
Air pressure
1010 HPa1010 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
445
Cloudy days
182120
Rainy days
224
Snowy days
441

March weather is still as ok as in February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +34°F to +41°F during the day. As March arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 31 mm to 26 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 81% to 74%. 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 4 sunny days during the month.

April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Oslo 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 Oslo is gradually increasing during March, going from 1 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Oslo based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 6% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 8 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 6 mm, which is considered light rain. Oslo is amazing in March with as little as 2 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:
Oslo wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 29% chance of precipitation and 116 mm of rainfall per day. March, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 6% chance of precipitation and 26 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during March in Oslo based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in March is 0%, for a monthly total of around 0 mm.

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

How was the weather last March in Oslo?

This is the weather in Oslo in March 2023:
1 March
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+46°F
2 March
☀️
+50°F
3 March
☀️
+44°F
4 March
☀️
+42°F
5 March
☀️
+42°F
6 March
☀️
+46°F
7 March
☁️
+48°F
8 March
☁️
+42°F
9 March
☁️
+37°F
10 March
☁️
+38°F
11 March
☁️
+41°F
12 March
☀️
+44°F
13 March
☁️
+48°F
14 March
☀️
+50°F
15 March
☀️
+46°F
16 March
☁️
+40°F
17 March
☁️
+39°F
18 March
☀️
+51°F
19 March
☀️
+53°F
20 March
☀️
+51°F
21 March
☀️
+51°F
22 March
☀️
+50°F
23 March
☀️
+53°F
24 March
☀️
+56°F
25 March
☁️
+60°F
26 March
☁️
+53°F
27 March
☁️
+59°F
28 March
☁️
+53°F
29 March
☁️
+41°F
30 March
☀️
+41°F
31 March
☀️
+43°F
In March 2023 Oslo had 18 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +46°F, with an absolute maximum of +59°F and a minimum of +37°F. The average humidity was 46%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 1%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 5 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+34°F) and the highest in 2012 (+55°F). The driest year was 1996 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2013 with 0 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Oslo in March:

Is March a good time to visit Oslo?

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

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

Is Oslo rainy in March?

Oslo is usually dry in March. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Oslo in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Oslo 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 Oslo

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Oslo, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

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.