Weather in March in Iceland
Thinking about venturing to Iceland this March and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Iceland in March?
March in Iceland generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Eyjafjaroarsveit at -0°C to cold in Vestmannaeyjar at 7°C. At night it cools down to 3°C in Vestmannaeyjar and -6°C in Eyjafjaroarsveit. In many regions in Iceland, March is characterized by its biting cold temperatures. If you're venturing into these areas during this time, it's crucial to be adequately prepared. Ensure you layer up with warm clothing to fight off the chill and stay comfortable.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Reykjahlíð with an average of 78 mm to heavy snow/rainfall in Solheimahjaleiga with 294 mm.Average sunshine
Reykjavík enjoys a balanced 111 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.For a closer look at March's conditions in Iceland, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Iceland's yearly weather, check out our Iceland climate page.
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What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Iceland?
Reykjavík
In March Reykjavík generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Akureyri
In March Akureyri generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Keflavík
In March 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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Höfn
In March 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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Selfoss
In March Selfoss generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Iceland.
Is March the best time to visit Iceland?
In our view, March 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. The weather in January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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