Hnífsdalur weather in February (Iceland)

Is Hnífsdalur a good destination in February, weather-wise? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

During February, Hnífsdalur usually has very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of February. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 1°C. But by evening, they drop to around -4°C. This month is known for being the coldest, so make sure you pack appropriately with plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Hnífsdalur in February usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 148 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 20 days of snow/rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Hnífsdalur. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Hnífsdalur, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 1°C  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 148 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

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

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 this month?

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.

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Hnífsdalur.

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