Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for March
| Metric | Oslo | Stockholm | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 4°C (39°F) | 4°C (39°F) | Tie |
| Average LowHigher is milder | -3°C (27°F) | -2°C (28°F)▲ | Stockholm |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 8 days | 8 days | Tie |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 53 mm | 32 mm▲ | Stockholm |
| 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▲ | 19 km/h | Oslo |
Oslo and Stockholm are closely matched in March. Neither city has a clear advantage across all metrics. Your decision should come down to personal preference, cultural interests, and travel logistics rather than weather alone.
Oslo is on the cooler side at 4°C, requiring warmer clothing. Stockholm is cooler at 4°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, both cities are equally dry 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.
Stockholm averages 4°C (39°F) for the high and -2°C (28°F) for the low, with a daily range of 6°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.
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.
Stockholm sees 32 mm over 8 rain days. Both cities are equally rainy this month.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 4°C, lows of -3°C, 8 rain days
Highs of 4°C, lows of -2°C, 8 rain days
Pack for both: heavy winter coat, thermal base layers, warm gloves and hat, insulated boots, a packable rain jacket, an umbrella, 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 | Stockholm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | -2°C | 11d | 0°C | 8d |
| Feb | 0°C | 9d | 1°C | 8d |
| Mar | 4°C | 8d | 4°C | 8d |
| Apr | 10°C | 9d | 9°C | 8d |
| May | 16°C | 11d | 14°C | 9d |
| Jun | 19°C | 12d | 18°C | 11d |
| Jul | 22°C | 13d | 21°C | 11d |
| Aug | 20°C | 14d | 20°C | 12d |
| Sep | 16°C | 11d | 16°C | 8d |
| Oct | 9°C | 12d | 9°C | 10d |
| Nov | 4°C | 12d | 5°C | 10d |
| Dec | 0°C | 11d | 2°C | 10d |
Oslo Weather in March
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Stockholm Weather in March
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