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Weather in February in North Iceland

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

What is the weather like in North Iceland in February?

North Iceland is a region in Iceland. February in North Iceland generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of February is in the winter season.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is very cold in Eyjafjaroarsveit at -1°C and cold in Raufarhöfn at 3°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to -3°C in Raufarhöfn and -7°C in Eyjafjaroarsveit. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. Given the lower temperatures, it's essential to be well-prepared. Packing the right winter clothing and necessary accessories can make a significant difference in ensuring your comfort and well-being during this chilly season.

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

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Raufarhöfn with an average of 80 mm to high snow/rainfall in Dalvík with 131 mm.

Average sunshine

Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 36 hours of sunshine in Akureyri. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our North Iceland climate page.

Where to go in North Iceland in February

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

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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).

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Iceland, check out our North Iceland's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in North Iceland?

Akureyri

In February Akureyri generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Akureyri
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
-0°C 
-6°C 
7 hours 
123 mm 
16 days 
poor 
February February
-0°C 
-7°C 
36 hours 
114 mm 
14 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
0°C 
-6°C 
77 hours 
105 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Akureyri

Húsavík

In February Húsavík generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Húsavík
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
<<   January January
<<  
2°C 
-3°C 
7 hours 
105 mm 
16 days 
poor 
February February
2°C 
-4°C 
36 hours 
98 mm 
13 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
3°C 
-3°C 
77 hours 
98 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Húsavík

Laugar

In February Laugar generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Laugar
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
<<   January January
<<  
1°C 
-6°C 
7 hours 
101 mm 
15 days 
poor 
February February
1°C 
-6°C 
36 hours 
93 mm 
13 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
2°C 
-5°C 
77 hours 
90 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Laugar

Blönduós

In February Blönduós generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Blönduós
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
<<   January January
<<  
2°C 
-3°C 
92 mm 
17 days 
poor 
February February
2°C 
-4°C 
97 mm 
16 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
2°C 
-3°C 
85 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Climate in Blönduós

Siglufjörður

In February Siglufjörður generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Siglufjörður
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
<<   January January
<<  
3°C 
-2°C 
7 hours 
128 mm 
17 days 
poor 
February February
2°C 
-2°C 
36 hours 
123 mm 
14 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
2°C 
-2°C 
77 hours 
116 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Siglufjörður

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in North Iceland, in Iceland.

Is February the best time to visit North Iceland?

In our view, February might not be the best time to travel to North Iceland with often poor weather in Akureyri.

Generally speaking, June, July and August provide unpleasant weather in Akureyri.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in North Iceland.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Iceland? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Iceland.

Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.