March weather forecast
Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland

March in Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland, inherits some of the cold weather traits from its predecessor, February. The sea temperature remains constant at 7.3°C (45.1°F), not varying greatly from the previous month. Among the more significant shifts is the increase in daylight hours that March ushers in. Although April will bring a further increase in daily highs, March serves as a harbinger of the coming spring. Year-round, the bracing weather of Vestmannaeyjar is an inestimable part of its allure.

Temperature

Vestmannaeyjar experiences an average high-temperature of a still wintry 3.8°C (38.8°F) with the onset of March, subtly varied from February's 3.9°C (39°F). Vestmannaeyjar records a mild decrease in temperature during the nights of March, averaging a freezing cold -0.2°C (31.6°F).

Rainfall

In Vestmannaeyjar, in March, it is raining for 17 days, with typically 141mm (5.55") of accumulated precipitation. In Vestmannaeyjar, during the entire year, the rain falls for 190 days and collects up to 1588mm (62.52") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

January and March, with an average sea temperature of 7.3°C (45.1°F), are months with the coldest seawater.
Note: You can swim in 7.3°C (45.1°F) below 10°C (50°F) with proper thermal wear; failing that, the cold shock and respiratory challenges are nearly certain. A short span at 13°C (55.4°F) without it is tough.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:24 and sunset at 18:42. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 20:08 GMT.