Temperatures in March
It's cold in March in the Lofoten with an average temperature of 3°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 1°C to a high of 4°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -2°C and 1°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Lofoten in March. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of March
The month of March starts in Lofoten with very cold temperatures, averaging around 3°C during the day and nights close to -1°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry. Wear a thick winter coat, jumper, long trousers, hat, and gloves.
Mid-March
By mid-March, the average daytime temperature rises to around 4°C, with nights close to 0°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days. Wear a thick winter coat, jumper, long trousers, hat, and gloves.
End of March
By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Lofoten will be around 4°C, with nights close to 0°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days. Wear a thick winter coat, jumper, long trousers, hat, and gloves.
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Precipitation in March
In March, there is an average of 133 mm of precipitation, spread over 16 days. Of the total precipitation, about 32 cm falls as snow in March. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Across the whole month, the average precipitation chance is 52% per day. Though it seems average, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher, others lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in March for Lofoten. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Lofoten in March |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
3°C | 11°C | |
 High Temp |
4°C | 14°C | |
| Low Temp |
1°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
133 mm | 55 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
16 days | 9 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
32 cm | 1,7 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
15 days | 1 day | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 4 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
Is March a good time to visit the Lofoten?
After some sun? Then March isn’t the best time to be in the Lofoten. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for the Lofoten in March
With 9°C, the Lofoten hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in March 2022. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -5°C in 2023. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -10°C to a high of 6°C.
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The climate of the Lofoten is based on weather data from Svolvær. Other locations might have different weather.
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Daily Temperature in March in the Lofoten
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in March in the Lofoten, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Weather experiences in March in the Lofoten
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Daily Precipitation in March in the Lofoten
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in March for the Lofoten, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for March, you can expect around 16 days of rain in the Lofoten.
Daily Snowfall in March in the Lofoten
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in March in the Lofoten, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in March.
Daily UV Index in March in the Lofoten
This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in the Lofoten, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in March in the Lofoten Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in March in the Lofoten, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in March in the Lofoten Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in March in the Lofoten, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in March in the Lofoten per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in March in the Lofoten, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in March for the Lofoten
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Snowfall, clouds and sunshine alternated. The cold takes some getting used to, so bring a warm coat! The chance to see the northern lights makes up for a lot.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average Weather in the Lofoten by Month
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