March weather forecast
Haapsalu, Estonia

March signals the transition from winter to spring in Haapsalu. There is an upward trend in temperatures, ascending to an average high of 1°C (33.8°F). Daylight hours increase to nearly 12, signalling the changing of the seasons. However, rainfall amounts remain relatively consistent, keeping the atmosphere damp and cool. March still retains a chill in the air, a lingering remnant of the waning winter.

Temperature

March signals a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from February's freezing cold -2°C (28.4°F) to a cold 1°C (33.8°F). Haapsalu's temperature in March lowers to a consistent average of -5°C (23°F) during the nights.

Rainfall

February and March are months with the least rain in Haapsalu when the rain falls for 14 days and typically aggregates up to 27mm (1.06") of rain.

Sea temperature

February and March, with an average sea temperature of 1°C (33.8°F), are months with the coldest seawater.
Note: During swimming events, this situation presents an imminent life risk. Instantaneous loss of breath control makes clear thinking a near impossibility. A specialized swimsuit is compulsory to limit thermal dissipation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 51min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:20 and sunset at 17:55. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 19:06 EET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 4h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Haapsalu is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 1 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.