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Grimstad Weather in March

Grimstad in March

The short of it: Grimstad in March averages a high of 6 °C (43 °F) and a low of -1 °C (31 °F), with 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain and about 11 h 36 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 6° · low -1° · rain 64 mm · daylight 11 h 36 min

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

March in Grimstad brings afternoons near 6° and nights around -1°, with about 64 mm of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 6°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 64 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 36 min in mid-March, 142 minutes more than a month before.

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

Against its neighbours, Grimstad runs warmer than most and drier than most in March. Fevik, 6 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

March in Grimstad, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus February
3° warmer, 6.0 mm less rain
Versus April
4° colder
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 36 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
FevikAgder6 km NE6°-1°60 mm
RykeneAgder8 km NNE6°-1°64 mm
JordtveitAgder9 km SSW6°-1°65 mm
HomborsundAgder9 km SSW6°-1°65 mm
LillesandAgder16 km SW6°-1°70 mm
ArendalAgder17 km NE6°-1°65 mm
BirkelandAgder21 km W6°-2°82 mm
TveitAgder30 km WSW6°-1°88 mm

The Almanac · Grimstad 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 6°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 64 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Grimstad by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January2°-3°103 mm18 km/h7 h 4 min✦
February3°-3°70 mm18 km/h9 h 14 min✦✦
March6°-1°64 mm17 km/h11 h 36 min✦✦
April10°2°51 mm16 km/h14 h 18 min✦✦✦
May15°7°64 mm16 km/h16 h 44 min✦✦✦
June19°11°76 mm16 km/h18 h 14 min✦✦✦
July21°13°81 mm15 km/h17 h 36 min✦✦✦
August20°12°106 mm15 km/h15 h 22 min✦✦✦
September16°9°123 mm17 km/h12 h 42 min✦✦✦
October11°6°146 mm17 km/h10 h 6 min✦✦
November7°2°139 mm18 km/h7 h 42 min✦
December3°-2°108 mm17 km/h6 h 24 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Grimstad in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Grimstad in March?

Days average 6 °C (43 °F) and nights -1 °C (31 °F), with about 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 6°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 64 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Grimstad?

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

How long are the days in Grimstad in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 36 min. The days are lengthening — from 6 h 24 min in December to 18 h 14 min in June.

Does it snow in Grimstad in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Grimstad in March?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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