Month guide · Bergen · Norway
Bergen in March
What March is really like in Bergen: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
March is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 6°C (43°F), lows of 1°C (34°F), about 18 rainy days and roughly 11.6 hours of daylight. Lengthening days and changeable weather; snow lingers on the mountains above the city.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 6°C (43°F) / 1°C (34°F)
- Rainy days
- About 18
- Daylight
- About 11.6 hours
- Sea temperature
- 6°C (43°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in March
March is the 9th-warmest month in Bergen: days average 6°C (43°F) against a yearly average high of 11°C (52°F), and nights fall to about 1°C (34°F). Rain falls on roughly 18 of its 31 days. Compared with February (4°C (39°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 10°C (50°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:56
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:40
- Daylight
- About 11.6 hours
- Sea
- 6°C (43°F)
Spring (March–May). Lengthening days, fruit blossom in Hardanger and some of the drier weather of the year, with snow lingering on the mountain tops.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes March one of the better-value months to book.
Events in March
- Borealis — experimental music festival (usually March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Castle · Bryggen
Bergenhus Fortress
Stroll the free grounds and ramparts even if you skip the interiors.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Free
Museum · Sandviken
Old Bergen Museum
An open-air museum of about 50 wooden houses from the 18th to 20th centuries, moved here from central Bergen to form a reconstructed small town with a square, shops, a dentist's surgery and a bakery.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Kids
- Outdoors
Experience · Vågen
Mostraumen fjord cruise
Sit on the open deck on the side facing the cliffs in Mostraumen, and bring a warm, waterproof layer even in summer.
- Time needed
- 3 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Nature
- Views
- Couples
- Kids
- Photo spot
Religious site · Fantoft
Fantoft Stave Church
A dark wooden stave church with dragon-head gables, originally built around 1150 in Fortun in Sogn and moved to Bergen in 1883.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- History
- Off the beaten path
What to pack
For highs near 6°C, lows near 1°C and 18 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Bergen?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–August are better overall. Compare every month.
Bergen in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Bergen?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Lengthening days and changeable weather; snow lingers on the mountains above the city.
+How warm is Bergen in March?
Average highs are around 6°C (43°F) and lows around 1°C (34°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Bergen in March?
Expect rain on about 18 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.