Month guide · Tromsø · Norway
Tromsø in March
What March is really like in Tromsø: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Olivier Bruchez, CC BY-SA 2.0
Quick answer
March is one of the best months to visit Tromsø. Expect average highs of 1°C (34°F), lows of -5°C (23°F), about 15 rainy days and roughly 11.3 hours of daylight. Long, bright days on deep snow, often with clearer skies; excellent for dog sledding, skiing and aurora at night.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 1°C (34°F) / -5°C (23°F)
- Rainy days
- About 15
- Daylight
- About 11.3 hours
- Sea temperature
- 4°C (39°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in March
March is the 9th-warmest month in Tromsø: days average 1°C (34°F) against a yearly average high of 6°C (43°F), and nights fall to about -5°C (23°F). Rain falls on roughly 15 of its 31 days. Compared with February (-1°C (30°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 4°C (39°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:06
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 17:41
- Daylight
- About 11.3 hours
- Sea
- 4°C (39°F)
Spring (March–May). Bright snowy days in March for sledding, skiing and aurora, then melting snow, slushy streets and the midnight sun from late May.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 5 for crowds (the peak is February at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in February). Book accommodation early: March is one of the pricier months.
Events in March
March has no major recurring festival in Tromsø, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in March
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Experience · Tromsø region
Midnight sun
Take the cable car or climb the Sherpa steps around midnight for the sun circling low over the islands.
- Time needed
- An evening
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- After dark
- Couples
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
Experience · Sentrum
Ølhallen
The pub at the Mack brewery's historic premises has served beer since 1928, with dark-wood walls, a stuffed polar bear and dozens of taps of Mack and other Norwegian beers.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- After dark
- History
Nature · Tromsøya
Prestvannet
Walk the loop on a summer evening, or bring snowshoes or skis in winter.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Outdoors
Garden · Breivika
Tromsø Arctic-Alpine Botanic Garden
The university's botanic garden displays Arctic and alpine plants from around the world in rock gardens and terraces.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
What to pack
For highs near 1°C, lows near -5°C and 15 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 Tromsø?
One of the best months to visit Tromsø. The other best months are January–February and June–July. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Tromsø?
It is one of the best months to visit Tromsø. Long, bright days on deep snow, often with clearer skies; excellent for dog sledding, skiing and aurora at night.
+How warm is Tromsø in March?
Average highs are around 1°C (34°F) and lows around -5°C (23°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Tromsø in March?
Expect rain on about 15 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.