Weather in March in West Iceland
Planning a journey to West 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 West Iceland in March?
West Iceland is a region in Iceland. March in West Iceland generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with high precipitation.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Húsafell at 1°C to cold in Akranes at 4°C. At night it cools down to -2°C in Akranes and -5°C in Húsafell. In numerous regions in Iceland, March is marked by its cold weather conditions. If you're heading to these areas during this month, it's vital to be well-prepared. Dressing in layered and insulated outfits will ensure you stay warm.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snow/rainfall in Hellissandur with an average of 104 mm to high snow/rainfall in Húsafell with 140 mm.Average sunshine
The city Borgarnes usually sees around 111 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.For a closer look at March's conditions in West Iceland, see the map below. For a more detailed look at West Iceland's yearly weather, check out our West Iceland climate page.
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What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in West Iceland?
Borgarnes
In March Borgarnes generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Grundarfjordur
In March Grundarfjordur generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Stykkishólmur
In March Stykkishólmur generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Akranes
In March Akranes generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Búðardalur
In March Búðardalur generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°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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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in West Iceland, in Iceland.
Is March the best time to visit West Iceland?
In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit West Iceland due to the typically poor weather in Borgarnes.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June and July offering mostly tolerable weather in Borgarnes. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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