Akranes weather in March (West Iceland, Iceland)

What is the weather forecast for Akranes in March? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of March in Akranes typically includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 4°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about -2°C. As one of the coldest months, it's important to layer up to stay warm. Don't let the chill catch you off-guard.

Precipitation

Akranes in March usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 124 mm for the month. This month experiences about 19 days of snow/rain according to historical data.

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 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% *  

Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (22 KM, 13 Miles).

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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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

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