Reykjavík weather in March (Capital Region, Iceland)

Will it be warm or cold in Reykjavík this March? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In March, Reykjavík tends to experience low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 4°C. At night, they generally drop to -2°C. Expect very cold weather this month, so bundle up in warm clothing. It's essential to be ready for the chill.

Precipitation

Reykjavík in March usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 128 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 19 days will experience snow/rainfall.

Average sunshine

With about 111 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Reykjavík. June and July typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Reykjavík, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Water Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 128 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 77%  

Windspeed 22 km/h  

Sunshine 111 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 29%  

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. 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

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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