Raufarhöfn weather in March (North Iceland, Iceland)

Thinking of visiting Raufarhöfn in March? Check the weather first! Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The month of March in Raufarhöfn typically brings low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Experience the winter season in March. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 4°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler -2°C. With the coldest weather of the year, this month demands extra warmth. Be sure to layer up to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Raufarhöfn in March usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 78 mm for the month. You can typically expect 21 days days of snow/rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 45 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

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

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

 

Raufarhöfn, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 71%  

Precipitation 78 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Sunshine 45 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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.

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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