Early spring · Weather & things to do
Reine in March
Little changes in Reine from February: highs stay near 37°F (3°C), lows near 34°F (1°C), and about 3.7 in (95 mm) of rain falls.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 37/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 37°F (3°C)
- Avg low
- 34°F (1°C)
- Rain
- 3.7 in (95 mm)
- Humidity
- 78%
- Cloud cover
- 80%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 04 min
- Comfort score
- 37/100 · Tough
What March feels like
Real cold sets in, with afternoon highs around 37°F (3°C).
After dark, temperatures fall to about 34°F (1°C).
Some rain is likely, about 3.7 in (95 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 80%.
It's breezy, with average winds near 15 mph (6.6 m/s) at ground level.
Plan around March
March sits mid-table; the best months are July & August.
- Comfort holds steady from February (35 → 37/100).
- March sits inside the Late Nov – Mar window our Lofoten & Tromsø route recommends.
What to pack for March
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 34°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.7 in of rain
- Windproof shellaverage wind 15 mph
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Reine in March
With highs near 37°F, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Hamnøy
Fishing hamlet of red rorbuer at the Hamnøy bridge, with the classic view across the water to the Reine peaks.
Sakrisøy
Islet of yellow rorbuer between Hamnøy and Reine, often photographed with Olstinden behind it.
Anita's Sjømat
Seafood shop and cafe on Sakrisøy known for its fish burgers, fish cakes and smoked salmon.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 37°F.
Rambergstranda
Wide white-sand beach facing north on Flakstadøya, a dark open spot for watching the northern lights.
Nearby in March
- Svolvær in March~43 mi · highs 35°F, 4.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Tromsø in March~189 mi · highs 30°F, 4.7 in rain or snow · 4°C (7°F) cooler by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Reine in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Reine?
It's middling, scoring 37/100. The best months are July & August, at up to 67. Expect highs of 37°F (3°C) and 3.7 in (95 mm) of rain. March is inside the Late Nov – Mar window our Lofoten & Tromsø route recommends.
How cold is Reine in March?
Average highs are 37°F (3°C) and average lows 34°F (1°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Reine in March?
Some: about 3.7 in (95 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 43.2 in (1098 mm).
What should I pack for Reine in March?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 34°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.7 in of rain), windproof shell (average wind 15 mph) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in March
- Lofoten & Tromsø Late Nov – Mar
Planning Reine 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.