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Vik Weather in March

Vik in March

The short of it: Vik in March averages a high of 3 °C (37 °F) and a low of -2 °C (29 °F), with 137 mm (5.4 in) of rain and about 11 h 33 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 3° · low -2° · rain 137 mm · daylight 11 h 33 min

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

March in Vik brings afternoons near 3° and nights around -2°, with about 137 mm of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 3°, nights near -2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 137 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 33 min in mid-March, 160 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 July and August.

Against its neighbours, Vik runs cooler than most and about as wet in March. Balestrand, 17 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

March in Vik, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus February
2° warmer, 23 mm less rain
Versus April
4° colder
Day–night spread
4°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 33 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BalestrandVestland17 km N3°-1°155 mm
HermansverkVestland20 km NE4°-1°115 mm
HøyangerVestland32 km NW1°-2°234 mm
SogndalVestland34 km NE5°0°91 mm
KaupangerVestland38 km ENE5°-1°81 mm
LærdalsøyriVestland48 km E3°-3°75 mm
VossVestland48 km S3°-2°163 mm
SandeVestland51 km NW4°0°237 mm

The Almanac · Vik 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 3°, nights near -2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 137 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Vik by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-2°196 mm14 km/h6 h 23 min✦
February1°-3°160 mm13 km/h8 h 53 min✦
March3°-2°137 mm12 km/h11 h 33 min✦
April7°1°79 mm12 km/h14 h 34 min✦
May13°6°75 mm11 km/h17 h 22 min✦✦
June16°9°89 mm10 km/h19 h 14 min✦✦
July18°11°97 mm9 km/h18 h 25 min✦✦✦
August16°11°124 mm9 km/h15 h 47 min✦✦✦
September13°8°175 mm11 km/h12 h 46 min✦✦
October8°5°171 mm12 km/h9 h 52 min✦
November4°1°168 mm12 km/h7 h 7 min✦
December1°-2°196 mm12 km/h5 h 33 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Vik in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Vik in March?

Days average 3 °C (37 °F) and nights -2 °C (29 °F), with about 137 mm (5.4 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 3°, nights near -2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 137 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Vik?

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

How long are the days in Vik in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 33 min. The days are lengthening — from 5 h 33 min in December to 19 h 14 min in June.

Does it snow in Vik in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Vik in March?

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

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