Akranes weather in March (West Iceland, Iceland)
Planning a trip to Akranes in March? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.
In March, Akranes typically experiences low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 4°C. But by evening, they drop 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.
Akranes in March usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 124 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 19 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.
The city usually sees around 111 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.
If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Akranes. July generally stands out with 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 Akranes climate page with graphs.
Akranes, monthly averages in March
Min Temperature
-2°C
Max Temperature
4°C
Water Temperature
6°C *
Chance of Rain
62%
Precipitation
124 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 in March and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.
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So, what should you wear in Akranes in March?
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 in March.
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