Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon weather in February (Iceland)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon during February? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The typical weather for February in Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon includes low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 2°C, cooling off to about -3°C at night. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Precipitation

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 days of snow/rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 62 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny 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 Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 294 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 62 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Höfn, Iceland (53 KM, 33 Miles).

Where to go in Iceland in February

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

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 this month?

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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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