Early spring · Weather & things to do
Tromsø in March
Tromsø warms up: highs climb to 30°F (-1°C), from 26°F in February, with lows of 20°F (-7°C) and about 4.7 in (120 mm) of rain or snow.
With a comfort score of 32/100 (11th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 30°F (-1°C)
- Avg low
- 20°F (-7°C)
- Rain or snow
- 4.7 in (120 mm)
- Humidity
- 93%
- Cloud cover
- 85%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 59 min
- Comfort score
- 32/100 · Tough
What March feels like
Highs only reach about 30°F (-1°C), so plan short stints outside between indoor stops.
Average lows of 20°F (-7°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
About 4.7 in (120 mm) of rain or snow falls in the month, and with temperatures averaging below freezing, much of it may come as snow.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 85%.
Plan around March
March is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are July & August.
- Comfort holds steady from February (34 → 32/100).
- 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 20°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 4.7 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Tromsø in March
Wet days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Tromsø Cathedral
One of Norway's largest wooden churches, built in 1861 in the middle of the pedestrian centre.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 30°F.
Polaria
Arctic aquarium in a building shaped like toppled ice floes, with bearded seals and polar-region exhibits.
Why now A way to spend part of a cold day out of the wind.
Ølhallen
Tromsø's oldest pub, opened in 1928 at the Mack brewery, pouring dozens of taps beside a stuffed polar bear.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 30°F.
Fiskekompaniet
Harbourside seafood restaurant serving Arctic cod, king crab and seasonal skrei.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Polar Museum
Museum in an 1830s customs warehouse on the harbour covering trapping, sealing and Amundsen and Nansen's expeditions.
Nearby in March
- Svolvær in March~146 mi · highs 35°F, 4.3 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Reine in March~189 mi · highs 37°F, 3.7 in rain · 4°C (7°F) warmer by day, drier
- Saariselkä in March~226 mi · highs 22°F, 1.3 in rain or snow · 4°C (8°F) cooler by day, drier
- Rovaniemi in March~279 mi · highs 26°F, 1.6 in rain or snow · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~231 m to Tromsø's ~18 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.
Tromsø in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Tromsø?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 32/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are July & August. Expect highs of 30°F (-1°C) and 4.7 in (120 mm) of rain or snow. March is inside the Late Nov – Mar window our Lofoten & Tromsø route recommends.
How cold is Tromsø in March?
Average highs are 30°F (-1°C) and average lows 20°F (-7°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Tromsø in March?
Yes: about 4.7 in (120 mm) of rain or snow falls across March on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 53.0 in (1347 mm).
What should I pack for Tromsø in March?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 20°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 4.7 in of rain or snow) 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 Tromsø 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.