Stykkishólmur weather in February (West Iceland, Iceland)

What should you pack for a trip to Stykkishólmur in February? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

Typically, February in Stykkishólmur includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. February is known for being in the winter season. Expect temperatures to climb to 3°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -2°C. During the coldest month of the year, be prepared to bundle up with heavy winter gear.

Precipitation

Stykkishólmur in February usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 128 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 16 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 56 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

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

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

 

Stykkishólmur, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Water Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 128 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 80%  

Windspeed 25 km/h  

Sunshine 56 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 24%  

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. With a water temperature of around 5°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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