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East Iceland Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in East Iceland, Iceland in February.

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Höfn Egilsstadir Seyðisfjörður Vopnafjörður

Planning a journey to East Iceland, Iceland this February and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in East Iceland in February

East Iceland, Iceland is a region in Iceland. February in East Iceland generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Hallormsstaður at 0°C (32°F) to cold in Höfn at 4°C (39°F). At night it cools down to -1°C (30°F) in Höfn and -6°C (21°F) in Hallormsstaður. On average, February is the coldest month of the year in East Iceland, Iceland. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

For specific regional insights in East Iceland, Iceland, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snow/rainfall in Vopnafjörður with an average of 119 mm (4.7 in) to heavy snow/rainfall in Skaftafell with 294 mm (12 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more limited in many areas during this month. Höfn receives about 62 hours of sunlight. For sunnier weather, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore East Iceland by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in East Iceland — and find the best time to visit. (based on Höfn)

January4°C (39°F) February4°C (39°F) March4°C (39°F) April5°C (41°F) May8°C (46°F) This monthJune10°C (50°F) July12°C (54°F) August12°C (54°F) September10°C (50°F) October7°C (45°F) November5°C (41°F) December4°C (39°F)
Best Time to Visit East Iceland →

Best Places to Visit in East Iceland in February

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

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 East Iceland

What is the weather like in February for some of the most popular destinations in East Iceland, Iceland?

Temperature range in East Iceland (February)

Precipitation variation in East Iceland (February)

Höfn

In February Höfn generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
25 hours
62 hours
116 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
215 mm (8.5 in)
216 mm (8.5 in)
170 mm (6.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Höfn →

Egilsstadir

In February Egilsstadir generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
158 mm (6.2 in)
140 mm (5.5 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Egilsstadir →

Seyðisfjörður

In February Seyðisfjörður generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
159 mm (6.3 in)
141 mm (5.6 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
15 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Seyðisfjörður →

Vopnafjörður

In February Vopnafjörður generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
137 mm (5.4 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
14 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Vopnafjörður →

Skálafell

In February Skálafell generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly sun hours
25 hours
62 hours
116 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
235 mm (9.3 in)
242 mm (9.5 in)
185 mm (7.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Skálafell →

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Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in East Iceland in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Höfn 4°C (39°F) -1°C (30°F) 216 mm (8.5 in)
Egilsstadir 1°C (34°F) -6°C (21°F) 140 mm (5.5 in)
Seyðisfjörður 2°C (36°F) -5°C (23°F) 141 mm (5.6 in)
Vopnafjörður 2°C (36°F) -4°C (25°F) 119 mm (4.7 in)
Skálafell 2°C (36°F) -4°C (25°F) 242 mm (9.5 in)
Eiðar 2°C (36°F) -5°C (23°F) 130 mm (5.1 in)

East Iceland weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in East Iceland, Iceland in February?

In February, East Iceland, Iceland generally has poor weather conditions. Höfn sees daytime temperatures near 4°C (39°F), with nights cooling to roughly -1°C (30°F).

What is the average temperature in East Iceland, Iceland in February?

Daytime temperatures in Höfn peak at roughly 4°C (39°F) in February, dropping to about -1°C (30°F) overnight.

Does East Iceland, Iceland get a lot of snow/rain in February?

Yes. February brings heavy snow/rainfall to East Iceland, Iceland, with Höfn averaging around 216 mm (8.5 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is February a Good Time to Visit East Iceland, Iceland?

In our opinion, February may not be the ideal time to visit East Iceland, Iceland due to the typically poor weather in Höfn.

Generally speaking, provide poor weather in Höfn.

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