Iceland weather in February
Are you planning a trip to Iceland in February and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Iceland in February?
February in Iceland generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. February is a winter month.
During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Eyjafjaroarsveit at -1°C to cold in Vestmannaeyjar at 7°C. At night it cools down to 3°C in Vestmannaeyjar and -7°C in Eyjafjaroarsveit. February is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Raufarhöfn with an average of 80 mm to heavy snow/rainfall in Solheimahjaleiga with 347 mm. Reykjavík experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella. Reykjavík experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 60 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days
For specific regional insights in Iceland for February, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Iceland climate page.
Where to go in Iceland in February
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Average weather in Reykjavík
In February Reykjavík generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Akureyri
In February Akureyri generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Keflavík
In February Keflavík generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Höfn
In February Höfn generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Selfoss
In February Selfoss generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is February the best time to visit Iceland?
In our view, February might not be the best time to travel to Iceland with often poor weather in Reykjavík.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June and July offering mostly tolerable weather in Reykjavík. In contrast, January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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