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Hjalteyri weather in March (Iceland)

How does the March weather in Hjalteyri compare to other months? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In March, Hjalteyri typically experiences very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 1°C. At night, they will likely drop to about -5°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.

Precipitation

Hjalteyri in March usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 115 mm for the month. You can typically expect 17 days days of snow/rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 77 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

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

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

 

Hjalteyri, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 1°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 4°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 58%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 115 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 78% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 77 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 22% *  
Data from: Akureyri, Iceland (19 KM, 11 Miles).

Where to go in Iceland in March

Find out more about the weather in Iceland and which places have the best travel 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 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 4°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
2/10
Walking
2/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

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