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Svolvær in March 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Svolvær 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 Svolvær, Norway.

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Svolvær in March 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

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Svolvær in March in summary
Very bad weather
Min 0°C Max 2°C 180 mm 12 day(s) 76% 67% 5°C 7.9 h/day 39.7 cm
Possible activities in March
Northern or Southern LightsWinter sports and snow
Practical guidelines
Moderate crowds 06:22 18:01
Hourly weather

Average weather in Svolvær in March 2027

Very bad weather

The weather in Svolvær 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 Svolvær in March

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

Temperatures and rain in Svolvær 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 Svolvær in March

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Svolvær in March

Check the seasonal normals in Svolvær 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 0.5°C 1.1°C 3.2°C
Maximum temperature 1.4°C 1.9°C 4.0°C
Minimum temperature -0.5°C 0.2°C 2.4°C
Record maximum temperature 7.0°C
(2019)
6.0°C
(2010)
11.0°C
(2016)
Record low temperature -11.0°C
(2010)
-7.0°C
(2021)
-6.0°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° 16 day(s)
(55%)
16 day(s)
(52%)
5 day(s)
(17%)
Sea temperature
Sea temperature (average) 4.3°C 3.9°C 4.5°C
Sea temperature (minimum) 3.2°C 2.7°C 2.8°C
Sea temperature (maximum) 5.1°C 5.0°C 6.0°C
Wind
Wind speed 29 km/h 31 km/h 24 km/h
Wind temperature -5.9°C -5.3°C -1.8°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 153.6 mm 180.4 mm 142.7 mm
Number of days with precipitation 18 day(s)
(62%)
23 day(s)
(74%)
21 day(s)
(70%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 10 day(s)
(36%)
12 day(s)
(39%)
10 day(s)
(35%)
Record precipitation in one day 43.2 mm
(2012)
42.3 mm
(2020)
36.0 mm
(2017)
Other weather data
Humidity 78% 76% 79%
Visibility 7.2 km 6.8 km 7.9 km
Cloud cover 61% 67% 60%
UV index 1 1 2
Daily sunshine 5h 8h 12h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 08h20 06h22 04h09
Sunset time 16h12 18h01 19h57
Day length 7h52 11h39 15h48
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 Svolvær in March?

Possible activities in March
Northern or Southern LightsWinter sports and snow
Activities not recommended in March
Beach and swimmingHiking and trekkingAnimal observationNature and landscapesBoat trip and cruise
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Svolvær in March last?

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

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Heavy rain at times
0°C3°C3.0 mm0.4 cm
2
Patchy rain nearby
1°C3°C2.0 mm1.6 cm
3
Overcast
2°C3°C3.4 mm0.7 cm
4
Overcast
1°C3°C0.4 mm
5
Cloudy
2°C3°C1.8 mm
6
Partly Cloudy
-1°C2°C0.0 mm
7
Overcast
0°C2°C0.3 mm1.1 cm
8
Patchy rain nearby
1°C3°C4.3 mm3.1 cm
9
Cloudy
-2°C1°C0.2 mm
10
Cloudy
-3°C-1°C0.1 mm
11
Partly Cloudy
-3°C-1°C0.0 mm
12
Clear/Sunny
-4°C-1°C0.0 mm
13
Patchy moderate snow
-2°C0°C1.2 mm2.2 cm
14
Light freezing rain
-5°C-2°C1.5 mm2.4 cm
15
Light freezing rain
-3°C-2°C4.3 mm4.8 cm
16
Cloudy
-2°C0°C1.1 mm3.5 cm
17
Patchy moderate snow
-1°C0°C4.5 mm5.9 cm
18
Moderate rain at times
1°C4°C5.0 mm
19
Light freezing rain
-2°C-1°C0.8 mm
20
Cloudy
-3°C-1°C0.4 mm
21
Overcast
-2°C3°C0.0 mm
22
Clear/Sunny
3°C4°C0.0 mm
23
Overcast
5°C6°C0.8 mm
24
Patchy rain nearby
2°C4°C4.2 mm5.7 cm
25
Light freezing rain
-1°C1°C0.7 mm
26
Moderate snow
-1°C1°C2.1 mm2.3 cm
27
Moderate rain at times
0°C3°C4.5 mm5.4 cm
28
Overcast
1°C2°C4.5 mm3.7 cm
29
Overcast
2°C4°C6.4 mm
30
Partly Cloudy
0°C3°C0.0 mm
31
Light snow showers
1°C2°C1.3 mm4.0 cm
Nearby

Where to go near Svolvær in March?

Compare cities and destinations near Svolvær in March to find another travel stop, a nearby alternative or a logical continuation of your stay in Svolvær.

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Svolvær 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 Svolvær in March, which places this month 7th out of 12. A trip is still possible, but plan a flexible itinerary.

Expect an average of 2°C during the day and 0°C at night, with about 180 mm of precipitation spread over 12 rainy days.

The sea is only 4°C on average in March. Swimming is still possible, but it will be cool.

Expect about 7.9 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

No activity stands out as ideal this month, but conditions remain acceptable for Northern or Southern Lights and Winter sports and snow.

No: this month is in Moderate crowds, with a visitor index of 30/100. It is one of the quietest periods of the year.
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