Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon weather in February (Iceland)

Looking to travel to Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon in February? This guide provides all the details you need.

In February, Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon typically experiences low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 2°C, while nights can cool down to about -3°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon in February falls under the rainy season with heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 294 mm for the month. Typically around 17 days of snow/rainfall is expected.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 62 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon climate page with graphs.

 

Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon, monthly averages in February

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 55%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 294 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
SunshineSunshine 62 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Höfn, Iceland (53 KM, 33 Miles).

Where to go in Iceland in February

Find out more about the weather in Iceland in February and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon in February?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in February.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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