Oslo · March
Run in the midday.
Cold: average high 41°F, low 28°F. Layering becomes the workout. Humidity averages 78% — the limiting factor on most runs. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
Avg high / low
41° / 28°F
Humidity
78%
Rain days
12/mo
Wind
10 mph
What March feels like in Oslo
Sunrise
07:29
Mid-month average
Sunset
19:20
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Often the warmest few hours of a cold day. If you can only run once, midday gives you the most temperate window.
Evening
Cold drops back in fast after sunset. Tight window — done before headlamp territory.
What to wear running in Oslo in March
The kit for March in Oslo: cold-weather layers, gloves, and ear coverage on most mornings, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
March vs the surrounding months
vs February
+6° avg high
-2 rain days
Oslo in February →
March
41°F avg high
12 rain days
Best: midday
vs April
-10° avg high
+2 rain days
Oslo in April →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Oslo in March?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in Oslo in March?+
Average high 41°F, average low 28°F.
How does March compare to surrounding months in Oslo?+
Compared to February (avg high 35°F), March is warmer. Compared to April (avg high 51°F), March is cooler.
Does it rain often in Oslo in March?+
Expect about 12 measurable rain days in March, on average.