Hofsós weather in March (North Iceland, Iceland)

What does the weather outlook for Hofsós look like in March? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In March, Hofsós usually has very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 2°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler -4°C. Expect very cold weather this month, so bundle up in warm clothing. It's essential to be ready for the chill.

Precipitation

Hofsós in March usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 100 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 18 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 77 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, March 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 March

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 100 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 77 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 22% *  

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

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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