If you plan to visit Stavanger 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 16 rainy days in the month and around 109 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+6°C
Avg. max. temperature
-11°C
Min.
+16°C
Max.
109 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Stavanger has OK weather in March.
Average temperature in Stavanger in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Stavanger for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +10°C during the day to a minimum of -5°C during the night, the temperature in March averages around +6°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 13% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +7°C to +9°C.
Is Stavanger warm or cold in March?
Stavanger is typically cool in March.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +4°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 Stavanger:
Water temperature in Stavanger in March
Water in Stavanger in March is Cold. It varies from +3°C to +7°C, with an average of +5°C.This is almost similar to the air temperature, which averages +6°C.
The water temperature in March is one of the coldest of the entire year:
The warmest water temperatures in Stavanger are reached in August, when the average sea temperature rises to +17°C. The coldest water temperatures are in March, with an average of +5°C.
Can you swim in Stavanger in March?
We would not recommend swimming in Stavanger in March, the water is very cold (+5°C on average). Consider swimming only if you are an experienced cold-water swimmer with proper gear.
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Cold
Below +16°C
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Fresh
16°C - 21°C
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Comfortable
21°C - 25°C
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Warm
25°C - 28°C
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Very warm
+28°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 Stavanger in March
Stavanger weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+4°C
+6°C
+9°C
Min. temperature
-15°C
-11°C
-4°C
Max. temperature
+13°C
+16°C
+21°C
Rainfall
113 mm
109 mm
75 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
4 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+5°C
+5°C
+6°C
Humidity
79%
77%
74%
Air pressure
1011 HPa
1010 HPa
1013 HPa
Sunny days
4
4
6
Cloudy days
6
6
7
Rainy days
13
16
16
Snowy days
6
4
1
March weather is still as ok as in February.It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +4°C to +6°C during the day.As March arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 113 mm to 109 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 79% to 77%.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 4 sunny days during the month.
April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Stavanger in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 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 Stavanger 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 Stavanger based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 65% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 314 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 71 mm, which is considered heavy rain.March is a pretty wet month with over 20 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:
Stavanger wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 74% chance of precipitation and 225 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 53% chance of precipitation and 75 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during March in Stavanger based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 6% chance of snow on an average day in March, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 18 mm.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last March in Stavanger?
This is the weather in Stavanger in March 2023:
1 March
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+7°C
2 March
☀️
+8°C
3 March
☀️
+7°C
4 March
☁️
+4°C
5 March
☀️
+4°C
6 March
☀️
+3°C
7 March
☀️
+3°C
8 March
☁️
+3°C
9 March
🌨️
+1°C
10 March
☀️
+1°C
11 March
🌨️
0°C
12 March
🌧️
+3°C
13 March
🌧️
+6°C
14 March
☁️
+5°C
15 March
☀️
+6°C
16 March
🌧️
+5°C
17 March
🌧️
+8°C
18 March
☁️
+10°C
19 March
🌧️
+9°C
20 March
☀️
+8°C
21 March
🌧️
+7°C
22 March
🌧️
+9°C
23 March
🌧️
+9°C
24 March
🌧️
+7°C
25 March
🌧️
+7°C
26 March
☀️
+6°C
27 March
☀️
+6°C
28 March
🌧️
+5°C
29 March
☁️
+7°C
30 March
🌧️
+5°C
31 March
☀️
+9°C
In March 2023 Stavanger had 12 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 12 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +6°C, with an absolute maximum of +10°C and a minimum of 0°C. The average humidity was 76%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 36%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 15 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Stavanger climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Stavanger in March has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+8°C) and the highest in 2014 (+12°C). The driest year was 1993 with only 1101 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 3278 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Stavanger in March:
Is March a good time to visit Stavanger?
It’s always a good time to visit Stavanger, 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 Stavanger in March?
Not really, March is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Can you swim in Stavanger in March?
Swimming in Stavanger in March is challenging and not recommended for inexperienced swimmers or without proper equipment and preparation.
Is Stavanger rainy in March?
Stavanger 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 Stavanger in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Stavanger 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 Stavanger, 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.
