Sea Temperature in Orkney in March

Complete information on the sea temperature range in the North Sea in Orkney in March. Historical daily data. Climate details for March. Tips on swimming conditions and beach relaxation in Orkney. We find every spot where you can swim and tell you what the water temperature is there today and throughout the year.

Water Temperature Range in Orkney in March

43°F

MINIMUN

45°F

AVERAGE

46°F

MAXIMUM

Historical Data of Water Temperature in March in Orkney

Water Temperature Chart for North Sea in Orkney in March

Sea Temperature Table in Orkney in March Over the Past Years

Day	2024	2023	2022	Average
Mar 1	45°C	45°C	43°C	44°C
Mar 2	45°C	45°C	46°C	45°C
Mar 3	45°C	45°C	45°C	45°C
Mar 4	45°C	45°C	43°C	44°C
Mar 5	45°C	45°C	45°C	45°C
Mar 6	45°C	45°C	46°C	45°C
Mar 7	45°C	45°C	45°C	45°C
Mar 8	45°C	45°C	43°C	44°C
Mar 9	45°C	45°C	43°C	44°C
Mar 10	45°C	45°C	46°C	45°C
Mar 11	45°C	45°C	45°C	45°C
Mar 12	43°C	45°C	46°C	45°C
Mar 13	43°C	45°C	46°C	45°C
Mar 14	45°C	45°C	45°C	45°C
Mar 15	45°C	45°C	45°C	45°C
Mar 16	45°C	45°C	45°C	45°C
Mar 17	45°C	45°C	43°C	44°C
Mar 18	45°C	45°C	43°C	44°C
Mar 19	45°C	45°C	46°C	45°C
Mar 20	45°C	45°C	46°C	45°C
Mar 21	46°C	45°C	43°C	44°C
Mar 22	45°C	45°C	45°C	45°C
Mar 23	45°C	45°C	45°C	45°C
Mar 24	45°C	45°C	45°C	45°C
Mar 25	46°C	45°C	45°C	45°C
Mar 26	45°C	45°C	43°C	44°C
Mar 27	45°C	45°C	46°C	45°C
Mar 28	46°C	45°C	43°C	45°C
Mar 29	45°C	45°C	46°C	45°C
Mar 30	45°C	43°C	45°C	44°C

Orkney Climate and Swimming Opportunities in March

39°F

Average Day Air Temperature

16°F

Average Night Air Temperature

1 in

Precipitation Amount per Month

8 days

Number of Rainy Days

12 hrs

Daylight
per Day

5 hrs

Sunshine
per Day

7 mph

Average Wind Speed

66%

Average
humidity

Orkney lies within the Scotland in United Kingdom. The average daytime temperature in Orkney in March is 4°C (39°F), while the nighttime average is -9°C (15°F). There are typically eight rainy days during the month, with a total precipitation of 27 mm (1.1 inches). The daylight duration in March in Orkney is 12 hours, with an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day. The average wind speed in March is 11 km/h (7 mph), and the humidity level is around 66%.

The water temperature in Orkney in March ranges from 6°C to 7°C (43°F to 45°F). At the beginning of the month, the average temperature is around 7°C (45°F), shifting to 7°C (45°F) by mid-March and reaching 7°C (45°F) in the last ten days. Overall, the average sea temperature in Orkney for March is 7°C (45°F). Very cold water with low air temperature creates extreme swimming conditions. Hypothermia can occur quickly, making it unsafe for most people.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Water Temperatures in March in Orkney

What is the sea temperature in Orkney in March?

The water temperature in the North Sea in Orkney in March ranges from 6°C to 7°C (43°F to 45°F).

Is it possible to swim in the North Sea in Orkney in March?

The average sea temperature in Orkney in March is 7°C (45°F), and the air temperature is 4°C (39°F), so very cold water with low air temperature creates extreme swimming conditions. Hypothermia can occur quickly, making it unsafe for most people.