Eyjafjaroarsveit weather in March (North Iceland, Iceland)

Planning a trip to Eyjafjaroarsveit in March? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In March, Eyjafjaroarsveit typically experiences very low temperatures and high snowfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around -0°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -6°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Eyjafjaroarsveit in March usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 101 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 17 days of snow are anticipated.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 77 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, March may not be the ideal month to visit Eyjafjaroarsveit. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Eyjafjaroarsveit, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -0°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 4°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 58%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 101 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 78% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 77 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 22% *  
* Data from: Akureyri, Iceland (12 KM, 7 Miles).

Where to go in Iceland in March

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

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
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 March?

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 March.

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

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