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Moss Weather in March

Moss in March

The short of it: Moss in March averages a high of 6 °C (42 °F) and a low of -2 °C (29 °F), with 49 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 6° · low -2° · rain 49 mm · daylight 11 h 35 min

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

Thirty years of records give Moss an average March high of 6°, a low of -2° and some 49 mm of rain. Much like February: highs about 6°, nights near -2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 49 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, 149 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, Moss runs about middling and wetter than most in March. Rygge, 8 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

March in Moss, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus February
3° warmer, 2.0 mm more rain
Versus April
5° colder
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 35 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
RyggeØstfold8 km SE6°-2°49 mm
RyggebyenØstfold8 km SE6°-2°49 mm
HortenVestfold10 km W6°-1°46 mm
TofteAkershus13 km NNW5°-2°48 mm
ÅsgårdstrandVestfold14 km SW5°-1°47 mm
VestbyAkershus20 km NNE5°-2°47 mm
HolmestrandVestfold20 km WNW5°-1°50 mm
TønsbergVestfold23 km SW5°-1°47 mm

The Almanac · Moss 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 -2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 49 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Moss by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January2°-3°63 mm17 km/h6 h 49 min✦✦
February3°-4°47 mm17 km/h9 h 6 min✦✦
March6°-2°49 mm15 km/h11 h 35 min✦✦
April10°2°45 mm15 km/h14 h 24 min✦✦✦✦
May16°7°55 mm15 km/h16 h 58 min✦✦✦
June19°11°74 mm15 km/h18 h 36 min✦✦✦
July22°13°75 mm14 km/h17 h 54 min✦✦✦
August21°12°91 mm14 km/h15 h 31 min✦✦✦
September16°9°85 mm16 km/h12 h 43 min✦✦✦
October10°4°101 mm16 km/h10 h 1 min✦✦
November6°1°98 mm17 km/h7 h 29 min✦
December2°-3°74 mm16 km/h6 h 5 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Moss in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Moss in March?

Days average 6 °C (42 °F) and nights -2 °C (29 °F), with about 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 6°, nights near -2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 49 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Moss?

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

How long are the days in Moss in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 35 min. The days are lengthening — from 6 h 5 min in December to 18 h 36 min in June.

Does it snow in Moss in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Moss in March?

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

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