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Capital Region Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Capital Region, Iceland in March.

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Reykjavík Kópavogur Hafnarfjördur Mosfellsbær

Are you planning a trip a to Capital Region, Iceland in March and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Capital Region in March

Capital Region, Iceland is a region in Iceland. March in Capital Region generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 4°C (39°F) and nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) in Reykjavík. March is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.

For a closer look at conditions across Capital Region, Iceland, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snow/rainfall in Álftanes with an average of 125 mm (4.9 in) to high snow/rainfall in Mosfellsbær with 133 mm (5.2 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Reykjavík gets approximately 111 hours of sunlight in March, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore Capital Region by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Capital Region — and find the best time to visit. (based on Reykjavík)

January3°C (37°F) February3°C (37°F) March4°C (39°F) April7°C (45°F) May11°C (52°F) June14°C (57°F) This monthJuly16°C (61°F) August15°C (59°F) September12°C (54°F) October8°C (46°F) November5°C (41°F) December4°C (39°F)
Best Time to Visit Capital Region →

Best Places to Visit in Capital Region in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Capital Region.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Capital Region

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in Capital Region, Iceland?

Temperature range in Capital Region (March)

Precipitation variation in Capital Region (March)

Reykjavík

In March Reykjavík generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-2°C (28°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
60 hours
111 hours
165 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
148 mm (5.8 in)
128 mm (5 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
19 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Reykjavík →

Kópavogur

In March Kópavogur generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-2°C (28°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
60 hours
111 hours
165 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
149 mm (5.9 in)
128 mm (5 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kópavogur →

Hafnarfjördur

In March Hafnarfjördur generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-2°C (28°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
60 hours
111 hours
165 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
148 mm (5.8 in)
127 mm (5 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Hafnarfjördur →

Mosfellsbær

In March Mosfellsbær generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-3°C (27°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
60 hours
111 hours
165 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
154 mm (6.1 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
19 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Mosfellsbær →

Garðabær

In March Garðabær generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-2°C (28°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
60 hours
111 hours
165 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
149 mm (5.9 in)
128 mm (5 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Garðabær →

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

In our records: Iceland March extremes

Notable March records observed across cities in Iceland in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest March night in Iceland dropped to -27°C (-17°F) in Húsavík on March 26, 1988.

Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Capital Region in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Reykjavík 4°C (39°F) -2°C (28°F) 128 mm (5 in)
Kópavogur 4°C (39°F) -2°C (28°F) 128 mm (5 in)
Hafnarfjördur 5°C (41°F) -2°C (28°F) 127 mm (5 in)
Mosfellsbær 4°C (39°F) -3°C (27°F) 133 mm (5.2 in)
Garðabær 5°C (41°F) -2°C (28°F) 128 mm (5 in)
Álftanes 5°C (41°F) -2°C (28°F) 125 mm (4.9 in)

Capital Region weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Capital Region, Iceland in March?

Expect poor weather across Capital Region, Iceland in March. The popular destination of Reykjavík averages 4°C (39°F) by day and -2°C (28°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Capital Region, Iceland in March?

Daytime temperatures in Reykjavík peak at roughly 4°C (39°F) in March, dropping to about -2°C (28°F) overnight.

Does Capital Region, Iceland get a lot of snow/rain in March?

Yes, March tends to be a wetter month in Capital Region, Iceland. Average snow/rainfall in Reykjavík sits around 128 mm (5 in).

Is March a Good Time to Visit Capital Region, Iceland?

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June and July offering mostly tolerable weather in Reykjavík. On the other hand, the months of 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.

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