Fossatún weather in February (West Iceland, Iceland)

Curious about the climate in Fossatún this February? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

In February, Fossatún tends to experience low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. February is part of winter. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 2°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -5°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Precipitation

Fossatún in February usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 146 mm for the month. Given that this is the rainiest month, it's wise to carry an umbrella to stay dry during unexpected showers. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 16 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 60 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Fossatún. June, July and August generally stand out with 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 Fossatún climate page with graphs.

 

Fossatún, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature -5°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 146 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 60 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 25% *  

Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (53 KM, 33 Miles).

Where to go in Iceland in February

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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