Kópavogur weather in March (Capital Region, Iceland)

How is the weather in Kópavogur in March? This guide provides all the details you need.

In March, Kópavogur generally has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. 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. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Kópavogur in March usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 128 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 19 days of snow/rain.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 111 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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

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

 

Kópavogur, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 4°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 6°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 64%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 128 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
HumidityHumidity 77% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 22 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 111 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 29% *  
* Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (2 KM, 1 Miles).

Where to go in Iceland in March

Find out more about the weather in Iceland in March and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Kópavogur in March?

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 in March.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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