Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for March
| Metric | Oslo | Copenhagen | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 4°C (39°F) | 6°C (43°F)▲ | Copenhagen |
| Average LowHigher is milder | -3°C (27°F) | 0°C (32°F)▲ | Copenhagen |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 8 days▲ | 10 days | Oslo |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 53 mm | 43 mm▲ | Copenhagen |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 7h/day | 7h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 14 km/h▲ | 24 km/h | Oslo |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Oslo edges ahead as the better destination in March. Oslo offers 7 hours of daily sunshine with only 8 rain days, while Copenhagen sees 7 sunshine hours and 10 rain days.
Oslo is on the cooler side at 4°C, requiring warmer clothing. Copenhagen is cooler at 6°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Oslo is the stronger choice in March.
Oslo reaches an average high of 4°C (39°F) and drops to -3°C (27°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.
Copenhagen averages 6°C (43°F) for the high and 0°C (32°F) for the low, with a daily range of 6°C. The 2°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in March.
Oslo receives approximately 53 mm of rainfall across 8 rain days during March. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Copenhagen sees 43 mm over 10 rain days. That makes Oslo the drier option by 2 rain days and 10 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 4°C, lows of -3°C, 8 rain days
Highs of 6°C, lows of 0°C, 10 rain days
Pack for both: heavy winter coat, thermal base layers, warm gloves and hat, insulated boots, a warm scarf. These items are useful in either destination during March.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. March is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Oslo | Copenhagen | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | -2°C | 11d | 3°C | 12d |
| Feb | 0°C | 9d | 3°C | 9d |
| Mar | 4°C | 8d | 6°C | 10d |
| Apr | 10°C | 9d | 11°C | 10d |
| May | 16°C | 11d | 15°C | 10d |
| Jun | 19°C | 12d | 18°C | 12d |
| Jul | 22°C | 13d | 21°C | 12d |
| Aug | 20°C | 14d | 21°C | 13d |
| Sep | 16°C | 11d | 17°C | 11d |
| Oct | 9°C | 12d | 12°C | 12d |
| Nov | 4°C | 12d | 7°C | 11d |
| Dec | 0°C | 11d | 4°C | 12d |
Oslo Weather in March
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