Weather in March in Iceland
Considering a trip to Iceland this March and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing 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.For a closer look at conditions across Iceland, refer to the map below.
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
The city Reykjavík usually sees around 111 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Iceland climate page.
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Popular destinations
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.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Iceland.
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