Kjalarnes weather in March (Iceland)

What should you pack for a trip to Kjalarnes in March? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

Typically, March in Kjalarnes includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 4°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -3°C. Prepare for low temperatures this month by wearing plenty of layers. It's essential to stay warm in such cold conditions.

Precipitation

Kjalarnes in March usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 126 mm for the month. On average, there are about 19 days with snow/rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 111 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

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

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

 

Kjalarnes, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Water Temperature 6°C *  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 126 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Windspeed 22 km/h *  

Sunshine 111 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 29% *  

Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (12 KM, 7 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. With a water temperature of around 6°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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