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Eyjafjaroarsveit weather in February (North Iceland, Iceland)

Looking to travel to Eyjafjaroarsveit in February? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In February, Eyjafjaroarsveit generally has very low temperatures and high snowfall. February falls within the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around -1°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -7°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Eyjafjaroarsveit in February usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 111 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 14 days of snow are anticipated.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 36 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Eyjafjaroarsveit. June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Eyjafjaroarsveit climate page with graphs.

 

Eyjafjaroarsveit, monthly averages in February

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -1°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 4°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 48%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 111 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 79% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 36 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 14% *  
* Data from: Akureyri, Iceland (12 KM, 7 Miles).

Where to go in Iceland in February

Find out more about the weather in Iceland in February and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Eyjafjaroarsveit in February?

Visitors traveling to Eyjafjaroarsveit should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow. With a water temperature of around 4°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in February.

Swimming
1/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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