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Alesund in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Alesund in March 2025

OK Weather
Cool
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Alesund in March, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +6°C during the day and approximately 4 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 11 rainy days in the month and around 149 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • March is usually the driest month of the year in Alesund

Average weather

☀️
+6°C
Avg. max. temperature
-9°C
Min.
+16°C
Max.
149 mm
Total precipitation
73%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
11 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Alesund has OK weather in March.

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 +8°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +13°C during the day and a minimum of -3°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 6% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +6°C to +5°C.

Is Alesund warm or cold in March?

Alesund is typically cool in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +5°C to +6°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +1°C to +2°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Alesund:

Climate in Alesund in March

Alesund weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+5°C+6°C+8°C
Min. temperature
-13°C-9°C-3°C
Max. temperature
+15°C+16°C+21°C
Rainfall
155 mm149 mm109 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
75%73%74%
Air pressure
1006 HPa1007 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
344
Cloudy days
101215
Rainy days
111110
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 +5°C to +6°C during the day. As March arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 155 mm to 149 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 good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 3 to 4.

April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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 12 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 decreasing during March, going from 11 m/s to 1 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
Typically, there is a 42% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 81 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 14 mm, which is considered light rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 13 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
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 57% chance of precipitation and 230 mm of rainfall per day. May, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 39% 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 total snow in March is about 10 mm, with a 6% chance of snow on a typical day.

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
🌧️
+6°C
2 March
☁️
+7°C
3 March
☀️
+6°C
4 March
☀️
+7°C
5 March
🌧️
+5°C
6 March
☁️
+6°C
7 March
☁️
+7°C
8 March
☀️
+8°C
9 March
☀️
+11°C
10 March
☁️
+10°C
11 March
☀️
+11°C
12 March
☀️
+11°C
13 March
☀️
+10°C
14 March
☀️
+13°C
15 March
☀️
+10°C
16 March
🌧️
+11°C
17 March
🌧️
+9°C
18 March
🌧️
+8°C
19 March
☀️
+12°C
20 March
☀️
+11°C
21 March
☀️
+9°C
22 March
☀️
+8°C
23 March
☀️
+12°C
24 March
🌧️
+10°C
25 March
🌧️
+9°C
26 March
☁️
+6°C
27 March
🌧️
+10°C
28 March
🌧️
+6°C
29 March
🌨️
+3°C
30 March
☁️
+3°C
31 March
🌨️
+5°C
In March 2023 Alesund had 14 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +8°C, with an absolute maximum of +13°C and a minimum of +3°C. The average humidity was 66%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 22%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 15 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Alesund climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 2006 (+4°C) and the highest in 2022 (+11°C). The driest year was 1988 with only 27 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1990 with 501 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.

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.

Other cities in Norway

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Monthly weather in Alesund

Source of the data

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, 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.