March could be a good time to visit Svolvær, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +2°C, and there are typically 3 sunny days in March. However, expect about 15 snowy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 56 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 Svolvær
Average weather
☀️
+2°C
Avg. max. temperature
-11°C
Min.
+8°C
Max.
56 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
6 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
6 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Svolvær has OK weather in March.
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Is Svolvær warm or cold in March?
Svolvær is typically cool in March.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +1°C to +2°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from -2°C to -1°C.
Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
March is one of the coolest months in Svolvær, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Svolvær in March
Svolvær weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+1°C
+2°C
+4°C
Min. temperature
-14°C
-11°C
-6°C
Max. temperature
+9°C
+8°C
+16°C
Rainfall
61 mm
56 mm
57 mm
Wind
6 m/s
6 m/s
5 m/s
Humidity
77%
75%
77%
Air pressure
1004 HPa
1005 HPa
1010 HPa
Sunny days
2
3
4
Cloudy days
6
7
8
Rainy days
5
6
10
Snowy days
15
15
8
March weather is still as ok as in February.It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +1°C to +2°C during the day.As March arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 61 mm to 56 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 77% to 75%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 6 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 2 to 3.
April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Svolvær in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Svolvær is gradually increasing during March, going from 5 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Svolvær based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in March is about 6 mm, with a 6% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 4 mm, which is considered light rain.Svolvær 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:
Svolvær wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 65% chance of precipitation and 159 mm of rainfall per day. March, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 19% chance of precipitation and 56 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during March in Svolvær based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in March is about 65 mm, with a 32% 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 Svolvær?
This is the weather in Svolvær in March 2024:
1 March
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+6°C
2 March
🌨️
+3°C
3 March
🌨️
+2°C
4 March
☁️
+3°C
5 March
☁️
-1°C
6 March
☁️
-3°C
7 March
☀️
-4°C
8 March
☀️
-4°C
9 March
🌨️
0°C
10 March
☁️
-2°C
11 March
🌨️
0°C
12 March
🌨️
0°C
13 March
☀️
-1°C
14 March
☀️
-2°C
15 March
☁️
+1°C
16 March
☀️
-1°C
17 March
☀️
-1°C
18 March
🌨️
0°C
19 March
☁️
+1°C
20 March
🌨️
+3°C
21 March
🌨️
+1°C
22 March
☀️
-1°C
23 March
☀️
-3°C
24 March
☀️
-1°C
25 March
🌨️
-1°C
26 March
☀️
-1°C
27 March
☀️
-2°C
28 March
☀️
-2°C
29 March
☀️
-2°C
30 March
☁️
+2°C
31 March
🌨️
+2°C
In March 2024 Svolvær had 13 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was 0°C, with an absolute maximum of +6°C and a minimum of -4°C. The average humidity was 70%, with a maximum of 93% and a minimum of 50%. The average wind speed was 5 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 Svolvær climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Svolvær in March has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1981 (+5°C) and the highest in 2024 (+8°C). The driest year was 1980 with only 589 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2024 with 1489 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Svolvær in March:
Is March a good time to visit Svolvær?
It’s always a good time to visit Svolvær, 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 Svolvær in March?
Not really, March is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Svolvær rainy in March?
Svolvær 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 Svolvær in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Svolvær 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 Svolvær, 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.
