Early spring · Weather & things to do
Svolvær in March
Little changes in Svolvær from February: highs stay near 35°F (2°C), lows near 31°F (0°C), and about 4.3 in (108 mm) of rain falls.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 34/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 35°F (2°C)
- Avg low
- 31°F (0°C)
- Rain
- 4.3 in (108 mm)
- Humidity
- 80%
- Cloud cover
- 84%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 03 min
- Comfort score
- 34/100 · Tough
What March feels like
Real cold sets in, with afternoon highs around 35°F (2°C).
Average lows of 31°F (0°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
Some rain is likely, about 4.3 in (108 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 84%.
It's breezy, with average winds near 12 mph (5.2 m/s) at ground level.
Plan around March
March sits mid-table; the best months are July & August.
- Last month with freezing nights on average; by April, lows rise to 36°F.
- Comfort holds steady from February (34 → 34/100).
- 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 31°F
- Shoes with gripfrost and ice are possible
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 4.3 in of rain
- Windproof shellaverage wind 12 mph
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Svolvær in March
With highs near 35°F, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Vågan Church
The 1898 'Lofoten Cathedral' in Kabelvåg, a wooden church built for the fishermen who crowded in each winter.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 35°F.
Magic Ice Lofoten
Ice bar and gallery in a harbour warehouse, with sculptures of Lofoten fishing life carved from ice.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 35°F.
Henningsvær Stadion
Football pitch laid out on a flat rock skerry at the tip of Henningsvær, surrounded by sea.
Børsen Spiseri
Restaurant in an 1828 fish-trading house on Svinøya, serving stockfish, cod and lamb by candlelight.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Nearby in March
- Reine in March~43 mi · highs 37°F, 3.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Tromsø in March~146 mi · highs 30°F, 4.7 in rain or snow · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
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.
Svolvær in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Svolvær?
It's middling, scoring 34/100. The best months are July & August, at up to 69. Expect highs of 35°F (2°C) and 4.3 in (108 mm) of rain. March is inside the Late Nov – Mar window our Lofoten & Tromsø route recommends.
How cold is Svolvær in March?
Average highs are 35°F (2°C) and average lows 31°F (0°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it rain a lot in Svolvær in March?
Some: about 4.3 in (108 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 51.7 in (1314 mm).
What should I pack for Svolvær in March?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 31°F), shoes with grip (frost and ice are possible), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 4.3 in of rain), windproof shell (average wind 12 mph) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in March
- Lofoten & Tromsø Late Nov – Mar
Planning Svolvær in March?
Share this March plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.