Early spring · Weather & things to do
Bergen in March
Bergen warms up: highs climb to 40°F (4°C), from 36°F in February, with lows of 30°F (-1°C) and about 8.5 in (215 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 23/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 40°F (4°C)
- Avg low
- 30°F (-1°C)
- Rain
- 8.5 in (215 mm)
- Humidity
- 91%
- Cloud cover
- 78%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 20 min
- Comfort score
- 23/100 · Tough
What March feels like
It's cold: daytime highs average just 40°F (4°C), so build the days around warm stops.
Average lows of 30°F (-1°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
Rain is a real factor, with about 8.5 in (215 mm) across the month.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 78%.
Plan around March
March sits mid-table; the best months are June – August.
- Last month with freezing nights on average; by April, lows rise to 37°F.
- Comfort holds steady from February (22 → 23/100).
- Our Norway in a Nutshell route recommends May – Sep, so March falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for March
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 30°F
- Shoes with gripfrost and ice are possible
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes8.5 in of rain on average
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Bergen in March
Wet days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Bryggen
UNESCO-listed row of wooden Hanseatic wharf buildings on the harbor.
Bryggeloftet & Stuene
Traditional Norwegian restaurant on Bryggen since 1910.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 40°F.
Fløibanen Funicular
Funicular to Mount Fløyen, with forest trails and a city view.
Pingvinen
Cozy pub serving Norwegian home cooking and local beer.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Bergen Fish Market
Waterfront fish market with seafood stalls and simple meals.
Nearby in March
- Flåm in March~69 mi · highs 39°F, 5.2 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Geiranger in March~134 mi · highs 39°F, 7.7 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Oslo in March~190 mi · highs 38°F, 2.2 in rain or snow · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~319 m to Bergen's ~12 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Bergen in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Bergen?
It's middling, scoring 23/100. The best months are June – August, at up to 69. Expect highs of 40°F (4°C) and 8.5 in (215 mm) of rain. Our Norway in a Nutshell route recommends May – Sep, so March is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Bergen in March?
Average highs are 40°F (4°C) and average lows 30°F (-1°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it rain a lot in Bergen in March?
Yes: about 8.5 in (215 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 107.0 in (2719 mm).
What should I pack for Bergen in March?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 30°F), shoes with grip (frost and ice are possible), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (8.5 in of rain on average) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Bergen in March?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.