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Måløy Weather in March

Måløy in March

The short of it: Måløy in March averages a high of 4 °C (40 °F) and a low of 0 °C (33 °F), with 214 mm (8.4 in) of rain and about 11 h 32 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 4° · low 0° · rain 214 mm · daylight 11 h 32 min

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

Thirty years of records give Måløy an average March high of 4°, a low of 0° and some 214 mm of rain. Much like February: highs about 4°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 214 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 32 min in mid-March, 166 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 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and July.

Against its neighbours, Måløy runs cooler than most and wetter than most in March. Raudeberg, 6 km to the NNE, is 1° warmer by day.

March in Måløy, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus February
2° warmer, 18 mm less rain
Versus April
3° colder
Day–night spread
4°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 32 min
Average wind
28 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
RaudebergVestland6 km NNE5°1°190 mm
SeljeVestland17 km NE4°0°211 mm
SvelgenVestland21 km SSE4°-1°249 mm
FlorøVestland38 km S5°2°211 mm
LarsnesMøre og Romsdal38 km NE6°0°162 mm
NordfjordeidVestland46 km E4°-1°214 mm
VoldaMøre og Romsdal55 km ENE5°-1°183 mm
NaustdalVestland57 km SE5°0°233 mm

The Almanac · Måløy 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 4°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 214 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Måløy by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°0°270 mm35 km/h6 h 7 min✦
February3°-1°232 mm32 km/h8 h 46 min✦
March4°0°214 mm28 km/h11 h 32 min✦
April8°3°140 mm25 km/h14 h 40 min✦
May11°6°140 mm25 km/h17 h 37 min✦✦
June13°9°152 mm22 km/h19 h 38 min✦✦
July15°11°144 mm21 km/h18 h 45 min✦✦
August15°11°221 mm21 km/h15 h 56 min✦✦
September13°9°293 mm28 km/h12 h 48 min✦✦
October9°6°284 mm30 km/h9 h 47 min✦
November6°3°280 mm31 km/h6 h 55 min✦
December3°1°290 mm31 km/h5 h 13 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Måløy in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Måløy in March?

Days average 4 °C (40 °F) and nights 0 °C (33 °F), with about 214 mm (8.4 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 4°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 214 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Måløy?

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

How long are the days in Måløy in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 32 min. The days are lengthening — from 5 h 13 min in December to 19 h 38 min in June.

Does it snow in Måløy in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Måløy in March?

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

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