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Weather in February in Capital Region

Considering a trip to Capital Region this February and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Capital Region in February?

Capital Region is a region in Iceland. February in Capital Region generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation. February falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 3°C and nighttime temperatures around -3°C in Reykjavík. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Capital Region in February, check out the map below. In many areas in Iceland, February brings with it chilling temperatures. When visiting these parts during this time, it's of utmost importance to be ready. Choose clothing that is both layered and insulating to combat the cold effectively.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Capital Region, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snow/rainfall in Álftanes with an average of 146 mm to high snow/rainfall in Mosfellsbær with 154 mm. Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Reykjavík.

Average sunshine

Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 60 hours of sunshine in Reykjavík. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

For a more detailed look at Capital Region's conditions throughout the year, check out our Capital Region climate page.

Where to go in Capital Region in February

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Capital Region on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

Weather conditions Weather
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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).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Iceland, check out our Capital Region's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Capital Region?

Reykjavík

In February Reykjavík generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Reykjavík
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
3°C 
-3°C 
20 hours 
138 mm 
18 days 
poor 
February February
3°C 
-3°C 
60 hours 
148 mm 
17 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
4°C 
-2°C 
111 hours 
128 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Climate in Reykjavík

Kópavogur

In February Kópavogur generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Kópavogur
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
3°C 
-3°C 
20 hours 
138 mm 
18 days 
poor 
February February
3°C 
-3°C 
60 hours 
149 mm 
18 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
4°C 
-2°C 
111 hours 
128 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Climate in Kópavogur

Hafnarfjördur

In February Hafnarfjördur generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Hafnarfjördur
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
4°C 
-2°C 
20 hours 
137 mm 
19 days 
poor 
February February
4°C 
-3°C 
60 hours 
148 mm 
18 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
5°C 
-2°C 
111 hours 
127 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Climate in Hafnarfjördur

Mosfellsbær

In February Mosfellsbær generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Mosfellsbær
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
3°C 
-4°C 
20 hours 
143 mm 
18 days 
poor 
February February
3°C 
-4°C 
60 hours 
154 mm 
17 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
4°C 
-3°C 
111 hours 
133 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Climate in Mosfellsbær

Garðabær

In February Garðabær generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Garðabær
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
4°C 
-3°C 
20 hours 
138 mm 
18 days 
poor 
February February
4°C 
-3°C 
60 hours 
149 mm 
18 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
5°C 
-2°C 
111 hours 
128 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Climate in Garðabær

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Capital Region, in Iceland.

Is February the best time to visit Capital Region?

In our view, February might not be the best time to travel to Capital Region with often poor weather in Reykjavík.

Generally speaking, June and July provide tolerable weather in Reykjavík. In contrast, January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Capital Region.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Iceland? Get detailed 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 travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.