Haukadalur weather in March (South Iceland, Iceland)

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

In March, Haukadalur typically experiences very low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 2°C. But by evening, they drop to around -4°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.

Haukadalur in March falls under the rainy season with heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 174 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 17 days.

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

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

 

Haukadalur, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 58%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 174 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  

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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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 Haukadalur 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.

Cycling
2/10
Walking
2/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

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