Fossatún weather in March (West Iceland, Iceland)

How is the weather in Fossatún in March? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In March, Fossatún typically experiences low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 3°C, while night temperatures can drop to -4°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Fossatún in March usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 128 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 19 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 111 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Fossatún. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Fossatún, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 128 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 111 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 29% *  

* Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (53 KM, 33 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 Fossatún in March?

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 in March.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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