Hafnarfjördur weather in February (Capital Region, Iceland)

Will it be warm or cold in Hafnarfjördur this February? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In February, the weather in Hafnarfjördur generally includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. February is known for being in the winter season. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 4°C. At night, it falls to around -3°C. Being the coldest month of the year, it’s a good idea to bring your heaviest winter gear.

Precipitation

Hafnarfjördur in February usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 148 mm for the month. The month brings the most rain, so be prepared with an umbrella for the occasional shower. Past climate data indicates that roughly 18 days will see snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 60 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

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

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

 

Hafnarfjördur, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Water Temperature 6°C *  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 148 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Windspeed 22 km/h *  

Sunshine 60 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 25% *  

Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (7 KM, 4 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. With a water temperature of around 6°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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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