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Weather in March in East Iceland

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.

Temperatures

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.

Precipitation

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.

Average sunshine

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.

Where to go in East Iceland in March

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the East Iceland on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
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 March for the 5 most popular destinations in East Iceland?

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.

Höfn
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
4°C 
-1°C 
62 hours 
216 mm 
14 days 
poor 
4°C 
-1°C 
116 hours 
170 mm 
16 days 
poor 
April   >> April
>>  
5°C 
1°C 
142 hours 
152 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Höfn

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.

Egilsstadir
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
1°C 
-6°C 
140 mm 
14 days 
poor 
2°C 
-5°C 
118 mm 
16 days 
poor 
April   >> April
>>  
3°C 
-3°C 
100 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Egilsstadir

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.

Seyðisfjörður
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
2°C 
-5°C 
141 mm 
15 days 
poor 
2°C 
-4°C 
121 mm 
18 days 
poor 
April   >> April
>>  
4°C 
-2°C 
102 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Seyðisfjörður

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.

Vopnafjörður
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
2°C 
-4°C 
119 mm 
14 days 
poor 
2°C 
-4°C 
113 mm 
17 days 
poor 
April   >> April
>>  
3°C 
-2°C 
92 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Vopnafjörður

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.

Skálafell
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
2°C 
-4°C 
62 hours 
242 mm 
15 days 
poor 
3°C 
-4°C 
116 hours 
185 mm 
17 days 
poor 
April   >> April
>>  
5°C 
-2°C 
142 hours 
166 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Skálafell

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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