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Hrífunes weather in February (South Iceland, Iceland)

Planning a trip to Hrífunes in February? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In February, Hrífunes typically experiences low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. February falls within the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 4°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -2°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

Hrífunes in February falls under the rainy season with heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 254 mm for the month. This month marks the year's heaviest snow/rainfall, with frequent intense snow/rainshowers. It's advisable to be prepared with appropriate rain gear to stay dry. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 18 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 76 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Hrífunes . July generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Hrífunes , monthly averages in February

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 60%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 254 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 79% *  
SunshineSunshine 76 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 32% *  
* Data from: Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Iceland (26 KM, 16 Miles).

Where to go in Iceland in February

Find out more about the weather in Iceland in February and which places have the best weather 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 Hrífunes in February?

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 in February.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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