Weather in February in East Iceland
Planning a journey to East Iceland this February and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in East Iceland in February?
East 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 to cold in Höfn at 4°C. At night it cools down to -1°C in Höfn and -6°C in Hallormsstaður. On average, February is the coldest month of the year in East Iceland. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.For specific regional insights in East 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 to heavy snow/rainfall in Hali with 273 mm.Average sunshine
The city Höfn usually sees around 62 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our East Iceland climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in East Iceland?
Höfn
In February Höfn generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Egilsstadir
In February Egilsstadir generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Seyðisfjörður
In February Seyðisfjörður generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Vopnafjörður
In February Vopnafjörður generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Skálafell
In February Skálafell generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in East Iceland, in Iceland.
Is February the best time to visit East Iceland?
In our opinion, February may not be the ideal time to visit East Iceland due to the typically poor weather in Höfn.
Generally speaking, provide poor weather in Höfn.
Interested in more climate information?
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