Weather in March
In
March, the weather suggests the transition from winter to spring. The temperature spectrum expands to range between 1°C (33.8°F) to 5°C (41°F), a slight escalation from
February's weather conditions. Longer daylight hours, climbing to almost twelve, signal the forthcoming spring. The weather in the forthcoming month,
April, promises even warmer temperatures and longer days. Patrons should savor the combination of cool temperatures and the extended sunlight hours typical of March.
Temperature
With March's advent,
Kristiansund sees an average high-temperature of a still icy 5°C (41°F), subtly shifted from February's 3°C (37.4°F). Nighttime temperatures in Kristiansund during March report a consistent average of 1°C (33.8°F).
Sea temperature
March is the month with the coldest seawater in Kristiansund, with an average sea temperature of 5.8°C (42.4°F).
Note: Swimming in 5.8°C (42.4°F) poses a severe threat. Even short exposure to 13°C (55.4°F) is chilling, and going below 10°C (50°F) can cause breathing irregularities and intense cold shock, based on one's stamina.
Daylight
In Kristiansund, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:31 and sunset at 17:50. On the last day of March, in Kristiansund, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 19:16 CET.