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Sandnes Weather in March

Sandnes in March

The short of it: Sandnes in March averages a high of 7 °C (44 °F) and a low of 1 °C (33 °F), with 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain and about 11 h 36 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 7° · low 1° · rain 80 mm · daylight 11 h 36 min

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

March in Sandnes brings afternoons near 7° and nights around 1°, with about 80 mm of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 7°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 80 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 36 min in mid-March, 145 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, Sandnes runs warmer than most and drier than most in March. Sola, 6 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

March in Sandnes, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus February
2° warmer, 20 mm less rain
Versus April
4° colder
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 36 min
Average wind
16 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SolaRogaland6 km NW7°1°76 mm
OrstadRogaland8 km SSW6°1°82 mm
HommersåkRogaland11 km NE6°1°96 mm
KleppeRogaland11 km SW6°1°82 mm
LyefjellRogaland13 km S6°0°95 mm
StavangerRogaland13 km N7°1°86 mm
TanangerRogaland13 km NW6°1°79 mm
TimeRogaland13 km S6°0°87 mm

The Almanac · Sandnes 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 7°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 80 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Sandnes by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January5°0°117 mm21 km/h6 h 57 min✦
February4°-1°100 mm18 km/h9 h 10 min✦
March7°1°80 mm16 km/h11 h 36 min✦
April11°3°62 mm15 km/h14 h 21 min✦✦✦
May15°7°68 mm16 km/h16 h 51 min✦✦✦
June17°9°78 mm15 km/h18 h 24 min✦✦✦
July19°12°99 mm14 km/h17 h 44 min✦✦✦
August19°12°134 mm15 km/h15 h 26 min✦✦✦
September16°10°133 mm17 km/h12 h 42 min✦✦✦
October12°6°158 mm18 km/h10 h 4 min✦✦
November8°3°140 mm19 km/h7 h 36 min✦
December5°0°132 mm18 km/h6 h 15 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sandnes in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sandnes in March?

Days average 7 °C (44 °F) and nights 1 °C (33 °F), with about 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 7°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 80 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Sandnes?

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

How long are the days in Sandnes in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 36 min. The days are lengthening — from 6 h 15 min in December to 18 h 24 min in June.

Does it snow in Sandnes in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Sandnes in March?

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

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