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Tønsberg Weather in March

Tønsberg in March

The short of it: Tønsberg in March averages a high of 5 °C (41 °F) and a low of -1 °C (31 °F), with 47 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 5° · low -1° · rain 47 mm · daylight 11 h 35 min

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

Thirty years of records give Tønsberg an average March high of 5°, a low of -1° and some 47 mm of rain. Much like February: highs about 5°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 47 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, 148 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, Tønsberg runs cooler than most and about as wet in March. Sem, 5 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

March in Tønsberg, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus February
4° warmer, 1.0 mm more rain
Versus April
5° colder
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 35 min
Average wind
16 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SemVestfold5 km WNW5°-1°48 mm
MelsomvikVestfold6 km SW5°-1°47 mm
StokkeVestfold8 km SW5°-1°49 mm
ÅsgårdstrandVestfold10 km NNE5°-1°47 mm
HortenVestfold17 km NNE6°-1°46 mm
TjømeVestfold17 km S5°0°44 mm
SandefjordVestfold19 km SW5°0°51 mm
RyggebyenØstfold23 km ENE6°-2°49 mm

The Almanac · Tønsberg 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 -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 47 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Tønsberg by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-3°63 mm18 km/h6 h 51 min✦✦
February2°-3°46 mm18 km/h9 h 7 min✦✦
March5°-1°47 mm16 km/h11 h 35 min✦✦
April10°3°43 mm15 km/h14 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
May16°9°55 mm15 km/h16 h 56 min✦✦✦
June19°12°71 mm15 km/h18 h 33 min✦✦✦
July22°15°79 mm14 km/h17 h 51 min✦✦✦
August21°14°90 mm14 km/h15 h 30 min✦✦✦
September16°10°93 mm17 km/h12 h 43 min✦✦✦
October10°5°109 mm17 km/h10 h 2 min✦✦
November5°2°110 mm18 km/h7 h 31 min✦
December2°-2°73 mm17 km/h6 h 8 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Tønsberg in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Tønsberg in March?

Days average 5 °C (41 °F) and nights -1 °C (31 °F), with about 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 5°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 47 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Tønsberg?

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

How long are the days in Tønsberg in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 35 min. The days are lengthening — from 6 h 8 min in December to 18 h 33 min in June.

Does it snow in Tønsberg in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Tønsberg in March?

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

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