Ólafsvík weather in February (West Iceland, Iceland)

Wondering what the weather is like in Ólafsvík during February? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

In February, Ólafsvík typically experiences low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 4°C, cooling down at night to around -1°C. The coldest month of the year calls for plenty of warm layers. Be sure to pack your winter gear.

Precipitation

Ólafsvík in February usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 125 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. Historically, the month has about 17 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 56 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 Ólafsvík. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ólafsvík, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 125 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 56 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 24% *  

Data from: Stykkishólmur, Iceland (50 KM, 31 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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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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