Iceland weather in March
What is the weather like in Iceland in March?
The weather conditions in Iceland in March are generally poor.
During March in Iceland, the average maximum temperature varies from very low in Eyjafjaroarsveit with -0°C (32°F) to low in Vestmannaeyjar with 7°C (44°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C (38°F) in Vestmannaeyjar and -6°C (21°F) in Eyjafjaroarsveit. It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Precipitation in March varies from moderate in Reykjahlíð with an average of 78mm (3.08 inches) of snow/rainfall to heavy in Solheimahjaleiga with 294mm (12 inches).
It is also generally a
moderately sunny
time of year with an average of 111 hours of sunshine in Reykjavík during the entire month.
To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of Iceland, check out the map below.
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Average weather in Reykjavík
In March Reykjavík generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (40°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Akureyri
In March Akureyri generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C (33°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (22°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Keflavík
In March Keflavík generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (33°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Höfn
In March Höfn generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Selfoss
In March Selfoss generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is March the best time to go to Iceland?
In our opinion March is not the best time to visit Iceland with commonly poor weather in Reykjavík.
On average the best time to visit Iceland is in June and July with generally tolerable weather in Reykjavík.
The worst months are January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December that can have poor weather conditions.
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