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Reykjavík weather in February (Capital Region, Iceland)

What's the typical weather in Reykjavík for February? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In February, Reykjavík typically experiences low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Experience the winter season in February. Anticipate daytime highs near 3°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around -3°C. This month is characterized by its cold weather, so make sure to wear sufficient layers to stay warm.

Precipitation

Reykjavík in February usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 148 mm for the month. With this being the rainiest month, having an umbrella is essential to avoid unexpected rain. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 17 days with snow/rain.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 60 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Reykjavík. June and July typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Reykjavík, monthly averages in February

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 3°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 6°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 58%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 148 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 79%  
WindspeedWindspeed 22 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 60 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 25%  

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.

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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. With a water temperature of around 6°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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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