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Stavern Weather in March

Stavern in March

The short of it: Stavern in March averages a high of 5 °C (42 °F) and a low of 0 °C (32 °F), with 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain and about 11 h 35 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 5° · low 0° · rain 61 mm · daylight 11 h 35 min

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

March in Stavern brings afternoons near 5° and nights around 0°, with about 61 mm of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 5°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 61 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 35 min in mid-March, 146 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, Stavern runs warmer than most and wetter than most in March. Larvik, 6 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

March in Stavern, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus February
3° warmer, 3.0 mm less rain
Versus April
5° colder
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 35 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
LarvikVestfold6 km N5°0°62 mm
SandefjordVestfold18 km NE5°0°51 mm
TjømeVestfold24 km ENE5°0°44 mm
PorsgrunnTelemark27 km NW7°0°52 mm
StokkeVestfold29 km NNE5°-1°49 mm
HerreTelemark29 km WNW6°0°52 mm
MelsomvikVestfold30 km NE5°-1°47 mm
SkienTelemark34 km NW6°-1°51 mm

The Almanac · Stavern 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 5°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 61 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Stavern by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-2°88 mm19 km/h6 h 55 min✦
February2°-2°64 mm18 km/h9 h 9 min✦✦
March5°0°61 mm17 km/h11 h 35 min✦✦
April10°4°53 mm15 km/h14 h 22 min✦✦✦
May15°9°67 mm16 km/h16 h 53 min✦✦✦
June19°13°81 mm16 km/h18 h 27 min✦✦✦
July21°15°86 mm15 km/h17 h 47 min✦✦✦
August20°14°113 mm15 km/h15 h 27 min✦✦✦
September16°11°117 mm17 km/h12 h 43 min✦✦✦
October10°6°132 mm18 km/h10 h 3 min✦✦
November5°2°136 mm18 km/h7 h 34 min✦
December2°-1°102 mm17 km/h6 h 13 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Stavern in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Stavern in March?

Days average 5 °C (42 °F) and nights 0 °C (32 °F), with about 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 5°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 61 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Stavern?

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

How long are the days in Stavern in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 35 min. The days are lengthening — from 6 h 13 min in December to 18 h 27 min in June.

Does it snow in Stavern in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Stavern in March?

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

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