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Drammen Weather in March

Drammen in March

The short of it: Drammen in March averages a high of 5 °C (41 °F) and a low of -3 °C (27 °F), with 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain and about 11 h 35 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 5° · low -3° · rain 48 mm · daylight 11 h 35 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: April & July

Thirty years of records give Drammen an average March high of 5°, a low of -3° and some 48 mm of rain. Much like February: highs about 5°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 48 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 35 min in mid-March, 151 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates March 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are April and July.

Against its neighbours, Drammen runs about middling and wetter than most in March. Tranby, 8 km to the NNE, is 1° cooler by day.

March in Drammen, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus February
4° warmer, 6.0 mm more rain
Versus April
6° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 35 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
TranbyBuskerud8 km NNE4°-3°47 mm
RøykenAkershus10 km E4°-3°48 mm
AskerAkershus16 km NE5°-3°48 mm
SvelvikBuskerud18 km SE5°-1°47 mm
SætreAkershus19 km ESE5°-2°45 mm
BillingstadAkershus21 km NE5°-3°49 mm
SkuiAkershus25 km NNE4°-3°46 mm
DrøbakAkershus25 km ESE5°-2°44 mm

The Almanac · Drammen Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
March
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Much like February: highs about 5°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 48 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Drammen by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-5°61 mm12 km/h6 h 44 min✦✦
February1°-5°42 mm12 km/h9 h 4 min✦✦✦
March5°-3°48 mm12 km/h11 h 35 min✦✦
April10°2°45 mm12 km/h14 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
May16°7°64 mm13 km/h17 h 3 min✦✦✦
June20°11°85 mm12 km/h18 h 43 min✦✦✦
July22°13°96 mm11 km/h18 h 0 min✦✦✦
August20°12°101 mm11 km/h15 h 34 min✦✦✦
September15°8°94 mm12 km/h12 h 44 min✦✦
October9°4°104 mm11 km/h9 h 59 min✦
November4°0°103 mm11 km/h7 h 25 min✦
December1°-4°66 mm10 km/h6 h 0 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Drammen in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Drammen in March?

Days average 5 °C (41 °F) and nights -3 °C (27 °F), with about 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 5°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 48 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Drammen?

The Almanac gives March 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are April and July.

How long are the days in Drammen in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 35 min. The days are lengthening — from 6 h 0 min in December to 18 h 43 min in June.

Does it snow in Drammen in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Drammen in March?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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