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Weather in Spitsbergen for March 2026

Your guide to Spitsbergen weather in March - trends and predictions

    Official Weather Alert ⚠️

  • Snow Avalanche Warning - See hour by hour.

    • Snow Forecast ❄️

  • The climate of Spitsbergen in March is quite snowy, averaging 14 snowy days.
    According to Spitsbergen snow forecast for March 2026, no snow is expected until the end of the month.

    • Temperatures

  • So far, March 2026 in Spitsbergen is slightly warmer than the historical average by 1.7 °C.

  • The forecast for the coming days of March 2026 predicts a temperature of -9.2 °C , which is warmer than usual.

  • In general, the average temperature in Spitsbergen at the beginning of March is -5.9 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly cool down, reaching an average of -12.7 °C by the end of March.

Average dry days
17
Dry days
Average rainy days
0
Rainy days
Average snowy days
14
Snow days
Average temperatures
-13°/-19°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
11 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
91 %
Avg humidity

Spitsbergen Weather March

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February
April
Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.Sun.
1
Mist
-6°
2
Overcast
-6°
3
Overcast
-5°
4
Light snow
-8°
5
Freezing fog
-7°
6
Moderate or heavy snow showers
-3°
7
Freezing fog
-6°
8
Light snow
-7°
9
Light snow
-5°
10
Light freezing rain
-11°
11
Mist
-12°
12
Freezing fog
-13°
13
Light snow
-16°
14
Light snow
-16°
15
Mist
-17°
16
Freezing fog
-18°
17
Freezing fog
-20°
18
Partly cloudy
-15°
19
Sunny
-15°
20
Partly cloudy
-14°
21
Sunny
-12°
22
Overcast
-13°
23
Partly cloudy
-12°
24
Overcast
-11°
25
Freezing fog
-14°
26
Overcast
-12°
27
Light snow
-10°
28
Heavy snow
-8°
29
Freezing fog
-17°
30
Weather Alert Sunny
-16°
31
Weather Alert Partly cloudy
-12°

Temperatures trend during March in Spitsbergen

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March weather in Spitsbergen day by day

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February April
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
1 Mar. Mist
Mist
 -6° /-11° 0 mm 0 cm
2 Mar. Overcast
Overcast
 -6° /-11° 0 mm 0 cm
3 Mar. Overcast
Overcast
 -5° /-13° 0.2 mm 0.1 cm
4 Mar. Light snow
Light snow
 -8° /-12° 0.1 mm 0 cm
5 Mar. Freezing fog
Freezing fog
 -7° /-14° 0.2 mm 0.1 cm
6 Mar. Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 -3° /-12° 2.7 mm 1.2 cm
7 Mar. Freezing fog
Freezing fog
 -6° /-12° 0.9 mm 0.6 cm
8 Mar. Light snow
Light snow
 -7° /-14° 0.5 mm 0.4 cm
9 Mar. Light snow
Light snow
 -5° /-12° 1.9 mm 1.3 cm
10 Mar. Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -11° /-15° 0 mm 0 cm
11 Mar. Mist
Mist
 -12° /-20° 0.8 mm 0.7 cm
12 Mar. Freezing fog
Freezing fog
 -13° /-21° 0.2 mm 0.2 cm
13 Mar. Light snow
Light snow
 -16° /-22° 0.2 mm 0.2 cm
14 Mar. Light snow
Light snow
 -16° /-24° 0.8 mm 0.7 cm
15 Mar. Mist
Mist
 -17° /-26° 0 mm 0 cm
16 Mar. Freezing fog
Freezing fog
 -18° /-24° 0 mm 0 cm
17 Mar. Freezing fog
Freezing fog
 -20° /-25° 0 mm 0 cm
18 Mar. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 -15° /-22° 0.2 mm 0 cm
19 Mar. Sunny
Sunny
 -15° /-20° 0 mm 0 cm
20 Mar. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 -14° /-22° 0.3 mm 0.2 cm
21 Mar. Sunny
Sunny
 -12° /-21° 1.3 mm 0.9 cm
22 Mar. Overcast
Overcast
 -13° /-21° 0.3 mm 0.2 cm
23 Mar. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 -12° /-19° 2.1 mm 0.5 cm
24 Mar. Overcast
Overcast
 -11° /-17° 1.4 mm 0.8 cm
25 Mar. Freezing fog
Freezing fog
 -14° /-19° 0 mm 0 cm
26 Mar. Overcast
Overcast
 -12° /-17° 0.1 mm 0.1 cm
27 Mar. Light snow
Light snow
 -10° /-17° 0.1 mm 0.1 cm
28 Mar. Heavy snow
Heavy snow
 -8° /-18° 1.7 mm 1.4 cm
29 Mar. Freezing fog
Freezing fog
 -17° /-22° 0 mm 0 cm
30 Mar. Sunny
Sunny
 -16° /-21° 0 mm 0 cm
31 Mar. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 -12° /-21° 0 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Spitsbergen in March is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Spitsbergen forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Spitsbergen in March - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Spitsbergen during March?

Brace for cold days with temperatures not exceeding -13° and nights that are likely to be freezing. Winter clothing is essential for comfort and safety.

How much rainfall should be expected in Spitsbergen during March?

Expect minimal rainfall in Spitsbergen during March, with a total of 16.8 mm over approximately 0 days. This minimal precipitation is unlikely to significantly impact plans.

Will it snow in Spitsbergen in March 2026?

Spitsbergen experiences an average snowfall of 10.525 cm during March, occurring over 14 days.

What are the typical wind conditions in Spitsbergen during March?

The average wind speed in Spitsbergen during March is 11 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Spitsbergen snow forecast March 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Spitsbergen’s snowy potential this March ❄️
On average, Spitsbergen sees 14 snowy days during March, with approximately 10.5 cm of total snowfall.

March rainfall patterns in Spitsbergen

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Spitsbergens March weather 💧
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