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Geilo Weather in March

Geilo in March

The short of it: Geilo in March averages a high of -0 °C (31 °F) and a low of -9 °C (17 °F), with 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain and about 11 h 34 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 0° · low -9° · rain 48 mm · daylight 11 h 34 min

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

March in Geilo brings afternoons near 0° and nights around -9°, with about 48 mm of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 0°, nights near -9°. 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 34 min in mid-March, 156 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots. The Almanac rates March 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and May.

Against its neighbours, Geilo runs cooler than most and wetter than most in March. Ål, 22 km to the ENE, is 2° warmer by day.

March in Geilo, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus February
2° warmer, 2.0 mm more rain
Versus April
5° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Oct–May
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 34 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ÅlBuskerud22 km ENE2°-7°33 mm
HemsedalBuskerud41 km NNE1°-8°38 mm
GolBuskerud44 km ENE2°-7°28 mm
NesbyenBuskerud49 km E4°-6°26 mm
EidfjordVestland62 km W4°-2°92 mm
VangInnlandet69 km NNE2°-7°43 mm
UlvikVestland71 km W4°-2°96 mm
LærdalsøyriVestland74 km NNW3°-3°75 mm
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The Almanac · Geilo Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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March
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Much like February: highs about 0°, nights near -9°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 48 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Geilo by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-3°-10°70 mm12 km/h6 h 31 min✦
February-3°-10°46 mm12 km/h8 h 58 min✦
March0°-9°48 mm13 km/h11 h 34 min✦
April4°-4°38 mm10 km/h14 h 31 min✦✦✦
May10°0°53 mm10 km/h17 h 14 min✦✦✦
June15°5°77 mm10 km/h19 h 1 min✦✦
July17°7°84 mm9 km/h18 h 15 min✦✦✦
August15°7°82 mm9 km/h15 h 41 min✦✦
September11°4°78 mm10 km/h12 h 45 min✦✦
October5°-1°79 mm9 km/h9 h 55 min✦
November0°-5°74 mm9 km/h7 h 15 min✦
December-3°-9°69 mm9 km/h5 h 44 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Geilo in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Geilo in March?

Days average -0 °C (31 °F) and nights -9 °C (17 °F), with about 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 0°, nights near -9°. 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 Geilo?

The Almanac gives March 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are July and May.

How long are the days in Geilo in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 34 min. The days are lengthening — from 5 h 44 min in December to 19 h 1 min in June.

Does it snow in Geilo in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Geilo in March?

Thermal layers, a down coat, mittens and insulated boots.

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