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Ålesund in March 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Ålesund in March 2027? Discover the usual weather at this time of year, average temperatures, the risk of rain, possible activities, and our opinion on whether March is a good month to travel to Ålesund, Norway.

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Ålesund in March 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

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Ålesund in March in summary
Very bad weather
Min 3°C Max 5°C 221 mm 13 day(s) 78% 64% 6°C 8.3 h/day 24.5 cm
Best activities in March
Cultural visits and heritageGastronomy
Practical guidelines
Moderate crowds 06:53 18:37
Hourly weather

Average weather in Ålesund in March 2027

Very bad weather

The weather in Ålesund in March 2027 is based on statistical data from previous years in March. This allows you to forecast the weather in March 2027. Check the hourly statistics (6:00, 9:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00, 21:00, 0:00 and 3:00), with the associated average temperature, for the whole month, and also, by navigating the tabs, for the beginning, middle and end of the month.

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Climate

Climate of Ålesund in March

Temperatures, precipitation, snow and monthly trends help better understand the climate in Ålesund in March.

Temperatures and rain in Ålesund in March

Average daily weather

Temperatures, rain and snow day by day in March, with a separate scale for snow.
Minimal Average Maximums Average rainfall Daily snow

Monthly temperatures

The month of March is highlighted to compare it quickly with the rest of the year.
Minimal Average Maximums

Monthly precipitation

The bar for the month under study is highlighted.
Average rainfall

About the climate in Ålesund in March

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Ålesund in March

Check the seasonal normals in Ålesund in March and compare the weather with the previous month and the following month (or the months of your choice by selecting months in the form below): temperatures, wind, rain, humidity, climate rating...

Last updated: 12/01/2026
Reference period for normals: January 2009 - December 2025
Month analyzed
March
Weather data February March April
Outside temperature
Average temperature 2.8°C 3.6°C 5.7°C
Maximum temperature 3.7°C 4.6°C 6.7°C
Minimum temperature 1.9°C 2.6°C 4.7°C
Record maximum temperature 9.0°C
(2017)
8.0°C
(2009)
15.0°C
(2009)
Record low temperature -9.0°C
(2010)
-5.0°C
(2013)
-7.0°C
(2021)
Number of days at +30° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Number of days at +18° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Number of days below 0° 7 day(s)
(24%)
5 day(s)
(16%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Sea temperature
Sea temperature (average) 6.0°C 5.4°C 6.2°C
Sea temperature (minimum) 4.6°C 4.5°C 4.4°C
Sea temperature (maximum) 7.4°C 6.2°C 8.0°C
Wind
Wind speed 27 km/h 29 km/h 24 km/h
Wind temperature -2.8°C -2.2°C 1.0°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 174.4 mm 220.5 mm 148.9 mm
Number of days with precipitation 19 day(s)
(66%)
23 day(s)
(74%)
19 day(s)
(63%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 10 day(s)
(34%)
13 day(s)
(41%)
9 day(s)
(30%)
Record precipitation in one day 39.7 mm
(2020)
70.8 mm
(2020)
40.5 mm
(2017)
Other weather data
Humidity 76% 78% 77%
Visibility 8.2 km 8.0 km 8.6 km
Cloud cover 60% 64% 52%
UV index 2 2 2
Daily sunshine 6h 8h 12h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 08h22 06h53 05h10
Sunset time 17h18 18h37 20h03
Day length 8h56 11h44 14h53
Our opinion on the climate in March
The review of Where And When very bad weather very bad weather very bad weather
Activities and events

What to do in Ålesund in March?

Best activities in March
Cultural visits and heritageGastronomy
Possible activities in March
Northern or Southern LightsWinter sports and snowHiking and trekking
Activities not recommended in March
Beach and swimmingAnimal observationNature and landscapesBoat trip and cruise
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Ålesund in March last?

Find the observed weather calendar in Ålesund in March 2025, with each day’s weather, temperatures and precipitation.

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Heavy rain at times
5°C6°C5.5 mm
2
Moderate or heavy rain shower
5°C7°C9.8 mm
3
Moderate rain at times
4°C6°C12.3 mm
4
Moderate rain at times
3°C7°C13.5 mm
5
Moderate or heavy rain shower
5°C8°C14.2 mm
6
Moderate or heavy rain shower
6°C9°C8.6 mm
7
Overcast
6°C10°C2.7 mm
8
Overcast
4°C6°C0.4 mm
9
Moderate or heavy rain shower
2°C3°C10.6 mm
10
Cloudy
3°C4°C0.5 mm
11
Patchy rain nearby
-2°C2°C0.2 mm
12
Light freezing rain
-4°C3°C0.7 mm1.2 cm
13
Overcast
-1°C2°C2.7 mm4.9 cm
14
Patchy rain nearby
-2°C3°C1.5 mm1.9 cm
15
Moderate rain at times
2°C5°C2.6 mm
16
Patchy rain nearby
2°C3°C0.8 mm
17
Heavy rain at times
2°C4°C3.9 mm
18
Patchy rain nearby
4°C5°C3.3 mm
19
Cloudy
4°C6°C3.5 mm
20
Patchy rain nearby
3°C6°C0.9 mm
21
Cloudy
1°C10°C0.0 mm
22
Clear/Sunny
3°C13°C0.0 mm
23
Clear/Sunny
1°C12°C0.0 mm
24
Patchy rain nearby
5°C7°C3.7 mm
25
Cloudy
4°C5°C2.9 mm
26
Patchy rain nearby
4°C6°C5.1 mm
27
Moderate rain at times
5°C7°C5.2 mm
28
Patchy rain nearby
5°C8°C5.4 mm
29
Heavy rain at times
5°C6°C3.3 mm
30
Overcast
4°C6°C0.2 mm
31
Overcast
4°C7°C0.4 mm
Nearby

Where to go near Ålesund in March?

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Ålesund in March: your frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we ask ourselves before booking for this month.

Not really. The weather conditions are unfavorable in Ålesund in March, which places this month 9th out of 12. A trip is still possible, but plan a flexible itinerary.

Expect an average of 5°C during the day and 3°C at night, with about 221 mm of precipitation spread over 13 rainy days.

The sea is only 5°C on average in March. Swimming is still possible, but it will be cool.

Expect about 8.3 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: Cultural visits and heritage and Gastronomy. These are the ones for which the conditions on site are most favourable.

No: this month is in Moderate crowds, with a visitor index of 19/100. It is one of the quietest periods of the year.

If your dates are flexible, the most favorable months in Ålesund are: August. Compare them before finalizing your departure.
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