Trondheim weather in March

March in Trondheim: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Trondheim🇳🇴 Norway · Scandinavia · City56
  1. 33Jan
  2. 44Feb
  3. 56Mar
  4. 70Apr
  5. 80May
  6. 88Jun
  7. 92Jul
  8. 84Aug
  9. 75Sep
  10. 60Oct
  11. 42Nov
  12. 35Dec

#8 of 12 months in Trondheim · #1275 of 1413 destinations to visit in March · comfort 56/100 (tier D)

Days
6°C
Nights
0°C
Wet days
12
Sun
6.6 h
Humidity
81%
Daylight
12 h
Trondheim, Norway
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Traveller notes on Trondheim in March

Notes from nearby Åre (134 km away)

Trondheim doesn't have its own notes for March yet — these are about Åre, close enough to share the season.

Åre's forum rates March-April as the best stretch of the Swedish ski season — not as bitterly cold as January-February, with noticeably longer daylight, sun not setting until after 8pm by late March. Regulars flag mid-February through mid-March as the busiest weeks locally thanks to winter sport holidays, so March itself can still be crowded even as the weather improves — plenty of snow remains for skiing throughout.
Tripadvisor community · March · 1 month ago · about Åre · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

Other months in Trondheim

Forum posters describe December in Trondheim as bringing short, cold days with ground typically covered in snow, noting that locals lean toward cross-country skiing rather than walking this time of year. Posters are direct that heavy snow arriving right before or during a visit can rule out most walking plans entirely, though the tram ride up to Lian is consistently flagged as a safe, reliable option regardless of conditions. Posters consistently recommend wool long underwear along with a hat and gloves as genuine essentials, noting that special outerwear pants aren't really needed for strolling around the city itself. Posters flag that many students leave for the holidays, leaving Trondheim noticeably quieter than usual through late December. Posters generally rate December as workable but genuinely weather-dependent, with flexibility the key to enjoying a winter visit.
Tripadvisor community · December · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
June in Trondheim barely gets dark — over twenty hours of daylight — and the forum's own saying is that if you are not happy with the weather, give it five minutes. Expect 10 to 20°C, some nights down to 5, occasional days above 25, and the honest possibility of cold, windy and rainy instead. They call June relatively dry, though the record still shows rain on about thirteen days. The packing list is a list precisely because you may need all of it: windproof and waterproof shell, a woollen sweater, long trousers, hiking shoes, and shorts. June versus July is not worth agonising over — the difference is statistical.
Tripadvisor community · June · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

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Trondheim climate normals — March

Daytime high6°C / 43°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low0°C / 31°F
Feels like (high)3°C / 37°F
Sea temperature4°C / 39°F🥶 cold sea
Rainfall78 mm / 3.1 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days12 days
Humidity81%💦 very humid
Dew point-3°C / 27°F
Sunshine6.6 h/day
Daylight11.8 h
Wind15 km/h / 9 mph
Snowfall30.4 cm / 12 in
Air quality (US AQI)37🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

Crowds in Trondheim 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.

BusyEaster break in Norway, school holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it(estimated)

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Best months for Trondheim'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).

Fair weatherTrondheim's weather peaks June–August, best around July.

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What's on in Trondheim in March

Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.

  • Nature

    Aurora season

    15 Sep – 31 Mar · usually

    Far enough south that it takes an active night rather than any dark one, but on those nights the lights are visible from the Bymarka hills fifteen minutes out of the centre. Coastal cloud is the usual spoiler.

  • Season

    Snow season

    Ski season

    About 30 cm of snow falls in the month.

    from the climate normals

What's on around the world in March →

Nearby, and something's on

Within 300 km of Trondheim — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.

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Trondheim in March — FAQ

Is March a good time to visit Trondheim?
March in Trondheim: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Trondheim on SeasonMap's comfort score (56/100).
What is the weather like in Trondheim in March?
In March, Trondheim averages a daily high of 6.1°C and a low of -0.5°C, with about 77.5 mm of rain over roughly 12.1 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Trondheim in March?
Trondheim has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 37 in March.
Does it snow in Trondheim in March?
Trondheim sees roughly 30.4 cm of snowfall in March.

Within 300 km: Åre's Ski season around 5 Dec – 3 May, and Ålesund's Sunnmore Alps ski touring around 15 Feb – 15 May.