Weather in March
March signals the transition phase, indicating the winter's end and the approach of spring in
Cres. The daylight hours continue to expand, reaching on average 11.9 hours per day. However, the sea temperature doesn’t change significantly and rises mildly to 11.5°C (52.7°F). March sees a steady farewell to the bitter winter winds and a subtle welcome to the soothing spring breezes. It inherits the central characteristic of an inter-season period, where both winter and spring influence Cres's weather.
Sea temperature
In Cres, in March, the average water temperature is 11.5°C (52.7°F).
Note: Taking a dip in 11.5°C (52.7°F) can be perilous. Submersion in temperatures under 10°C (50°F) triggers severe cold shock accompanied by hyperventilation.
Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 56min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 17:50. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:43 and sunset at 18:29 CET.