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Weather in February in Capital Region

Thinking about venturing to Capital Region this February and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to 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. 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.

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. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Reykjavík receives the most rainfall during this month of the year.

Average sunshine

Reykjavík experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 60 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Capital Region in February, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit 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 detailes.

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).

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.

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