Hafnarfjördur weather in March (Capital Region, Iceland)

Looking to travel to Hafnarfjördur in March? This guide provides all the details you need.

In March, Hafnarfjördur generally has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 5°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -2°C. The month is chilly, so ensure you're equipped and dress warmly. Preparation becomes key in these temperatures.

Hafnarfjördur in March usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 127 mm for the month. Typically around 19 days of snow/rainfall is expected.

The area enjoys a balanced 111 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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

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

 

Hafnarfjördur, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Water Temperature 6°C *  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 127 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Windspeed 22 km/h *  

Sunshine 111 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 29% *  

* Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (7 KM, 4 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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Hafnarfjördur in March?

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 in March.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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