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Hamar Weather in March

Hamar in March

The short of it: Hamar in March averages a high of 4 °C (38 °F) and a low of -6 °C (21 °F), with 24 mm (0.94 in) of rain and about 11 h 33 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 4° · low -6° · rain 24 mm · daylight 11 h 33 min

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

March in Hamar brings afternoons near 4° and nights around -6°, with about 24 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against February, to near 4°; nights run about -6°. Rain is modest, about 24 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 33 min in mid-March, 158 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 June and July.

Against its neighbours, Hamar runs warmer than most and drier than most in March. Ilseng, 9 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

March in Hamar, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus February
5° warmer, 1.0 mm more rain
Versus April
6° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 33 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
IlsengInnlandet9 km ESE4°-6°27 mm
StangeInnlandet11 km SE3°-6°27 mm
BrumunddalInnlandet12 km NW3°-6°26 mm
ÅdalsbrukInnlandet13 km E3°-7°30 mm
LøtenInnlandet15 km E3°-7°31 mm
SkreiaInnlandet17 km SSW3°-6°28 mm
LenaInnlandet19 km SW3°-6°30 mm
GjøvikInnlandet20 km W3°-6°32 mm

The Almanac · Hamar Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
March
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Highs rise 5° against February, to near 4°; nights run about -6°. Rain is modest, about 24 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Hamar by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-9°33 mm6 km/h6 h 27 min✦✦
February-2°-10°23 mm6 km/h8 h 56 min✦✦
March4°-6°24 mm6 km/h11 h 33 min✦✦
April10°0°27 mm6 km/h14 h 33 min✦✦✦
May15°4°48 mm8 km/h17 h 18 min✦✦✦
June20°8°67 mm7 km/h19 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
July22°11°74 mm6 km/h18 h 20 min✦✦✦
August20°10°82 mm6 km/h15 h 44 min✦✦✦
September15°7°58 mm6 km/h12 h 45 min✦✦✦
October8°2°56 mm6 km/h9 h 54 min✦✦
November3°-2°48 mm6 km/h7 h 11 min✦✦
December-1°-6°36 mm6 km/h5 h 39 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Hamar in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Hamar in March?

Days average 4 °C (38 °F) and nights -6 °C (21 °F), with about 24 mm (0.94 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against February, to near 4°; nights run about -6°. Rain is modest, about 24 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Hamar?

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

How long are the days in Hamar in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 33 min. The days are lengthening — from 5 h 39 min in December to 19 h 7 min in June.

Does it snow in Hamar in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Hamar in March?

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

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