Hofsós weather in February (North Iceland, Iceland)

Is February a good time to explore Hofsós weather-wise? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

During February, Hofsós usually has very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. February is part of winter. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 1°C, while the nights will see a decline to about -5°C. Since it's the coldest month of the year, you'll want to bundle up with extra layers and winter clothing.

Precipitation

Hofsós in February usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 111 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 15 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 36 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 Hofsós. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, 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 Hofsós climate page with graphs.

 

Hofsós, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature -5°C  

Max Temperature 1°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 111 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 36 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 14% *  

Data from: Akureyri, Iceland (65 KM, 40 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.

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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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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