Hraunvellir weather in February (South Iceland, Iceland)

What should you pack for a trip to Hraunvellir in February? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In February, Hraunvellir usually has low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. February is typically considered a winter month. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 4°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -2°C. As the coldest month of the year, it's important to pack plenty of warm clothes and winter gear.

Precipitation

Hraunvellir in February usually receives heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 179 mm for the month. This month brings the peak rainfall of the year, with heavy showers. Be sure to have a poncho ready to manage the downpours. Expect around 16 days of snow/rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 60 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

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

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

 

Hraunvellir, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 179 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 60 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 25% *  

Data from: Reykjavík, 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

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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