March weather forecast
Ísafjörður, Iceland

March signals the tail end of winter in Ísafjörður, but the temperatures remain relatively cold. The hours of daylight increase to 11.8 hours, signifying the approach of spring. Compared to February, March is slightly warmer, but the average rainfall decreases to 89mm (3.5"), less than in the two preceding months. Although the weather remains cold, the longer daylight hours provide some respite from the harsh winter conditions.

Temperature

The ushering in of March brings an average high-temperature of a still icy 2.1°C (35.8°F), closely mirroring the 1.7°C (35.1°F) of February. In March, the average low-temperature is a subzero cold -3.4°C (25.9°F).

Rainfall

In Ísafjörður, in March, 89mm (3.5") of precipitation is typically accumulated. During the entire year, Ísafjörður aggregates up to 997mm (39.25") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

With an average sea temperature of 2.7°C (36.9°F), March is the month with the coldest seawater.
Note: During swimming, this state is an instant threat to life. Breathing is uncontrollable, and coherent thought processes nearly vanish. A specialized swimsuit is crucial to minimize thermal dissipation.

Daylight

In Ísafjörður, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 48min.
On the first day of March in Ísafjörður, sunrise is at 08:42 and sunset at 18:47. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 20:26 GMT.