Weather in March
March ushers in a noteworthy change in the weather of
Kópavogur, as the city witnesses an upswing in temperatures and daylight. With sea temperatures warming slightly to reach 5.1°C (41.2°F), the first whispers of spring begin to permeate the city's atmosphere. Coinciding with these noticeable modifications in temperature, daylight length blossoms from the 8.6 hours in
February, gifting residents with considerably longer days. March’s improving weather characteristics act as a stepping-stone towards the warmer weather of the coming months.
Sea temperature
March is the month with the coldest seawater in Kópavogur, with an average sea temperature of 5.1°C (41.2°F).
Note: Swimming in 5.1°C (41.2°F) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 13°C (55.4°F) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 10°C (50°F) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.
Daylight
In Kópavogur,
Iceland, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 49min.
On the first day of March in Kópavogur, sunrise is at 08:32 and sunset at 18:46. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset at 20:16 GMT.