Mosfellsbær weather in February (Capital Region, Iceland)

How is the weather in Mosfellsbær in February? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In February, Mosfellsbær generally has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. February falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 3°C. But by evening, they drop to around -4°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.

Mosfellsbær in February usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 154 mm for the month. It records the year's peak snow/rainfall, often coming down quite heavily. We recommend bringing a poncho, which will keep you dry. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 17 days.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 60 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Mosfellsbær. June and July 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 Mosfellsbær climate page with graphs.

 

Mosfellsbær, monthly averages in February

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 3°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 6°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 58%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 154 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 79% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 22 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 60 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 25% *  
* Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (10 KM, 6 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.

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.
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 Mosfellsbær in February?

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 February.

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

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Mosfellsbær.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Iceland? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Iceland. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.