SeasonMapHemsedal weather in March
Norway
March in Hemsedal: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#3 of 12 months in Hemsedal · #314 of 1383 destinations to visit in March · comfort 85/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Hemsedal climate normals — March
| Daytime high | 3°C / 38°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -8°C / 17°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -1°C / 30°F | |
| Rainfall | 61 mm / 2.4 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 81% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -7°C / 19°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | |
| Wind | 12 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Snowfall | 49.1 cm / 19.3 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 40 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Hemsedal in March
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsEaster in the mountains, Easter break in Norway, school holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Hemsedal's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Best weatherHemsedal's best weather comes in February, March and December — separate windows, not one continuous season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Hemsedal in March
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Holiday
Easter in the mountains
20 Mar – 10 Apr · usuallyEaster & Holy WeekCrowdedBook earlyNorway empties into the ski villages for Easter week and Hemsedal is one of the places it goes. Long light days and spring snow, oranges and chocolate on the piste, and no room anywhere booked late. Source ↗
- Season
Ski season
20 Nov – 3 May · usuallyLifts run from about the end of November to the start of May, held together by snowmaking at the bottom and height at the top. The valley floor can look bare in April while the upper mountain is still fine. Source ↗
- Season
Snow season
Ski seasonAbout 49 cm of snow falls in the month.
from the climate normals
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Hemsedal — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Hemsedal?
Hemsedal in March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Hemsedal?
- March in Hemsedal: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Hemsedal on SeasonMap's comfort score (85/100).
- What is the weather like in Hemsedal in March?
- In March, Hemsedal averages a daily high of 3.2°C and a low of -8.3°C, with about 60.6 mm of rain over roughly 11.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Hemsedal in March?
- Hemsedal has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 40 in March.
- Does it snow in Hemsedal in March?
- Hemsedal sees roughly 49.1 cm of snowfall in March.
Other months in Hemsedal
Warmer or cooler than Hemsedal in March
Similar destinations in Northern Europe — March
Within 300 km: Oslo's Holmenkollen Ski Festival around 5–16 Mar, and Ålesund's Sunnmore Alps ski touring around 15 Feb – 15 May.