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Stykkishólmur weather in March (West Iceland, Iceland)

What kind of weather does March bring to Stykkishólmur? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, March in Stykkishólmur includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. March ushers in the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 3°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around -2°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Precipitation

Stykkishólmur in March usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 110 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 18 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 111 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

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

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

 

Stykkishólmur, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 3°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 6°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 61%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 110 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 80%  
WindspeedWindspeed 25 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 111 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 31%  

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.

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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

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