Skien in March

4.7out of 10

Not the best time

Cold: highs around 5°C. Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days.

5°CAvg high
-3°CAvg low
9Rainy days (64 mm)
11:22 hDaylight
06:50Sunrise · 18:12 Sunset

Why this score

  • Cold: highs around 5°C
  • Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days
  • Nights fall to about -3°C
  • Rain varies a lot between years (±4.2 days)

What to wear and pack

  • Winter coat, hat and scarf
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella
  • Gloves for freezing mornings

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in March varies a lot between years (±4.2 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

0° -5° J 1° -5° F 5° -3° M 10° 1° A 15° 5° M 18° 9° J 21° 12° J 20° 11° A 15° 8° S 9° 3° O 4° 0° N 1° -4° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 0°C-5°C96 mm 12– – 3.4
February 1°C-5°C65 mm 10– – 3.9
March 5°C-3°C64 mm 9– – 4.7
April 10°C1°C62 mm 10– – 5.7
May 15°C5°C76 mm 11– – 6.5
June 18°C9°C96 mm 12– – 6.8
July 21°C12°C101 mm 13– – 7.1
August 20°C11°C111 mm 14– – 6.7
September 15°C8°C103 mm 12– – 6.3
October 9°C3°C108 mm 13– – 5.2
November 4°C0°C109 mm 13– – 4.2
December 1°C-4°C86 mm 12– – 3.6

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Skien in March?

Daytime highs average 5°C and nights about -3°C.

When is the best time to visit Skien?

The best months are July, June, August, May.