Álftanes weather in March (Capital Region, Iceland)

What should you pack for a trip to Álftanes in March? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In March, Álftanes usually has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 5°C, while nights can cool down to about -2°C. With temperatures this low, you'll need to dress warmly. Staying prepared is crucial to avoid the discomfort of the cold.

Precipitation

Álftanes in March usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 125 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 19 days of snow/rain this month.

Average sunshine

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 Álftanes. June and July typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Álftanes, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Water Temperature 6°C *  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 125 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Windspeed 22 km/h *  

Sunshine 111 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 29% *  

Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (6 KM, 4 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

Interested in more climate information?

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