Iceland temperatures in February

Iceland in February has maximum daytime temperatures ranging from very low in Stöng with -1°C (31°F) to low temperatures in Vestmannaeyjar with 6°C (43°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C (38°F) in Vestmannaeyjar and -8°C (18°F) in Stöng. February is a winter month in Iceland.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Iceland in February?

Find the average daytime temperatures in February for the most popular destinations in Iceland on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30ºC (86ºF). Warm: 22ºC (72ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF). Pleasant: 18ºC (64ºF) to 22ºC (72ºF) Moderate: 12ºC (54ºF) to 18ºC (64ºF). Cold: 2ºC (36ºF) to 12ºC (54ºF). Very cold: lower than 2ºC (36ºF)

  • What is the warmest city in February in Iceland?
  • Vestmannaeyjar tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 4°C (38°F).

  • What is the coldest city in February in Iceland?
  • The coldest city in February in Iceland is Stöng when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around -1°C (31°F) and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around -8°C (18°F).

  • How much sun does Iceland get in February?
  • February is generally a dark month with an average of 60 hours of sunshine in Reykjavík during the whole month.

  • How warm is the water in February?
  • The water temperature averages approximately 7°C (45°F) in Vestmannaeyjar this month, so not the best month to swim.

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