Weather in March
March brings a shift in
Carrigaline’s weather scenario as the month records an average sea temperature of 10.3°C (50.5°F). The arrival of spring is most notable in the added hours of daylight, a welcome change from the short days of winter. This month marks an exciting time for outdoor enthusiasts as the weather continues to get milder. Though still comparatively cooler than the upcoming summer months, March displays signs of warming. The following month,
April, is set to flaunt further increases in temperature and daylight duration.
Sea temperature
With an average sea temperature of 9.4°C (48.9°F), March is the month with the coldest seawater.
Note: Swimming in 9.4°C (48.9°F) at temperatures under 10°C (50°F) requires thermal swimsuits; otherwise, one can face cold shock and breathing difficulty. Even brief immersion at 13°C (55.4°F) feels frosty.
Daylight
In March, the average length of the day in Carrigaline is 11h and 55min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 6:14 pm. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 7:05 pm GMT.