East Iceland weather in March
Planning a journey to East Iceland this March 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 March?
East Iceland is a region in Iceland. March in East Iceland generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from very cold in Hallormsstaður at 1°C to cold in Höfn at 4°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -1°C in Höfn and -6°C in Hallormsstaður. In many regions in Iceland, March is characterized by its biting cold temperatures. If you're venturing into these areas during this time, it's crucial to be adequately prepared. Ensure you layer up with warm clothing to fight off the chill and stay comfortable.
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snow/rainfall in Borgarfjordur Eystri with an average of 111 mm to heavy snow/rainfall in Hali with 213 mm. Höfn enjoys a balanced 116 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.
For specific regional insights in East Iceland for March, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our East Iceland climate page.
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Average weather in Höfn
In March 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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Average weather in Egilsstadir
In March Egilsstadir 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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Average weather in Seyðisfjörður
In March Seyðisfjörður generally has 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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Average weather in Vopnafjörður
In March 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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Average weather in Skálafell
In March Skálafell generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°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 March the best time to visit East Iceland?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Höfn, March may not be the ideal time to visit East Iceland.
Generally speaking, provide poor weather in Höfn.
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