Monthly climate guide
Bergen weather in March
Expect cold weather in Bergen in March: afternoons reach about 2°C (36°F), while nights drop to around -3°C (27°F). Around 235 mm of rain falls over the month (very wet), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are 2°C warmer than February and 4°C cooler than April.
What stands out in March
- Seasonally, March counts as early spring in Bergen.
- Days and nights are close, only about 5°C apart.
- Bergen is usually about 2°C cooler than Stavanger, 160 km away, in March.
- Pack for frost — nights average -3°C in March.
Avg high
2°C
36°F
Avg low
-3°C
27°F
Rainfall
235 mm
very wet
Humidity
91%
relative
Sky
79%
cloud · often cloudy
Bergen weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0°C / 31°F | -4°C / 25°F | 289 mm | 94% | 84% |
| February | 0°C / 32°F | -4°C / 25°F | 237 mm | 94% | 82% |
| March | 2°C / 36°F | -3°C / 27°F | 235 mm | 91% | 79% |
| April | 6°C / 44°F | 0°C / 33°F | 157 mm | 84% | 71% |
| May | 11°C / 52°F | 5°C / 40°F | 146 mm | 81% | 72% |
| June | 15°C / 59°F | 8°C / 47°F | 165 mm | 81% | 76% |
| July | 17°C / 63°F | 10°C / 51°F | 172 mm | 82% | 79% |
| August | 16°C / 61°F | 10°C / 50°F | 208 mm | 85% | 79% |
| September | 13°C / 55°F | 8°C / 46°F | 273 mm | 88% | 81% |
| October | 8°C / 47°F | 4°C / 39°F | 293 mm | 89% | 77% |
| November | 4°C / 39°F | 1°C / 33°F | 285 mm | 93% | 84% |
| December | 2°C / 35°F | -2°C / 29°F | 386 mm | 95% | 87% |
What to pack for March
- A proper insulated winter coat
- A hat, scarf and gloves
- Thermal base layers and warm, grippy boots for icy mornings
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is March a good time to visit Bergen?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Bergen →Other Norway cities in March
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Bergen in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Bergen?
March is cool in Bergen, with highs around 2°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Bergen in March?
Average highs are about 2°C (36°F) and average lows about -3°C (27°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Bergen in March?
Bergen typically gets around 235 mm of rain in March — very wet.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Bergen (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.