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Weather in March in North Iceland

Are you planning a trip a to North Iceland in March 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 March?

North Iceland is a region in Iceland. March in North Iceland generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Eyjafjaroarsveit at -0°C to cold in Raufarhöfn at 4°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -2°C in Raufarhöfn and -6°C in Eyjafjaroarsveit. In many areas in Iceland, March brings with it chilling temperatures. When visiting these parts during this time, it's of utmost importance to be ready. Choose clothing that is both layered and insulating to combat the cold effectively.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Reykjahlíð with an average of 78 mm to high snow/rainfall in Dalvík with 123 mm.

Average sunshine

Akureyri experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 77 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

For a closer look at March's conditions in North Iceland, see the map below. For a more detailed look at North Iceland's yearly weather, check out our North Iceland climate page.

Where to go in North Iceland in March

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

Weather conditions Weather
Temperatures
Precipitation
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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 North Iceland?

Akureyri

In March Akureyri generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. 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 snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   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 
April   >> April
>>  
3°C 
-4°C 
125 hours 
83 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Akureyri

Húsavík

In March Húsavík generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°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
<<   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 
April   >> April
>>  
4°C 
-1°C 
125 hours 
77 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Húsavík

Laugar

In March Laugar generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°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
<<   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 
April   >> April
>>  
4°C 
-3°C 
125 hours 
74 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Laugar

Blönduós

In March Blönduós generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°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
<<   February February
<<  
2°C 
-4°C 
97 mm 
16 days 
poor 
March March
2°C 
-3°C 
85 mm 
19 days 
poor 
April   >> April
>>  
5°C 
-1°C 
68 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Blönduós

Siglufjörður

In March 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
<<   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 
April   >> April
>>  
4°C 
-1°C 
125 hours 
87 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Siglufjörður

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

Is March the best time to visit North Iceland?

In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit North Iceland due to the typically poor weather in Akureyri.

On average, the best time to visit North Iceland is in June, July and August with generally unpleasant weather in Akureyri.

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