Weather in March
Temperature
The advent of March reveals an average high-temperature of a still frosty 7.6°C (45.7°F), showing minimal difference from the prior month. Throughout the nights in March, Orkney experiences an average low-temperature of 2.4°C (36.3°F).Rainfall
In Orkney, in March, during 17.9 rainfall days, 96mm (3.78") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 188.7 rainfall days, and 1039mm (40.91") of precipitation is accumulated.Sea temperature
March is the month with the coldest seawater in Orkney, with an average sea temperature of 7.1°C (44.8°F).Note: Navigating the 7.1°C (44.8°F) at 13°C (55.4°F) is no joy, and temperatures less than 10°C (50°F) can threaten breathing and cause a chilling shock, gauging personal stamina.
Daylight
In Orkney, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 52min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:40 pm. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 6:51 pm GMT.
Sunshine
In March, the average sunshine in Orkney is 3.2h.Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
Orkney, United Kingdom
- Average high temperature in March: 7.6°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (16°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (6.4°C).
- Average low temperature in March: 2.4°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (10.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (1.7°C).
Average rainfall in March
Orkney, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall in March: 95.7mm
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are October and November (126mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (48mm).
Average rainfall days in March
Orkney, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall days in March: 17.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (10.6 days).
Average sea temperature in March
Orkney, United Kingdom
- Average sea temperature in March: 7.1°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (13.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (7.1°C).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Orkney, United Kingdom
- Average daylight in March: 11h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in March: 3h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 48min).
Orkney, United Kingdom
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