Weather in March
The onset of
March marks the beginning of a transition from winter to spring in
Þorlákshöfn,
Iceland. When compared to
February, there is a minute drop in the average sea temperature, decreasing to 5.7°C (42.3°F). Despite this apparent retreat, the promise of spring is palpable with the increasing daylight hours. The rapid shifts in weather patterns often lead to unpredictable meteorological conditions. The Northern Lights continue to be a significant tourist attraction during this period.
Sea temperature
March is the month with the coldest seawater, with an average sea temperature of 5.7°C (42.3°F).
Note: Swimming in 5.7°C (42.3°F) feels unbearing at 13°C (55.4°F) and can be life-risking below 10°C (50°F), causing breathing issues and cold shock, depending on a person's capacity.
Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:29 and sunset at 18:45. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 20:14 GMT.