Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon weather in March (Iceland)

What does the weather outlook for Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon look like in March? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

Typically, March in Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon includes low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 2°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around -3°C. Expect very cold weather this month, so bundle up in warm clothing. It's essential to be ready for the chill.

Precipitation

Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon in March falls under the rainy season with heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 230 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 18 days of snow/rain this month.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 116 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures generally stand out with the best circumstances. While tend to showcase 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 March

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 230 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 116 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in Iceland in March

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

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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