Ísafjörður

Westfjords Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Westfjords, Iceland in March.

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Ísafjörður Flateyri Patreksfjörður Súðavík

Planning a journey to the Westfjords, Iceland this March and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in the Westfjords in March

The Westfjords, Iceland is a region in Iceland. March in the Westfjords generally has very cold temperatures, with high precipitation. March is a winter month.

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 1°C (34°F) and nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) in Ísafjörður. On average, March is the coldest month of the year in the Westfjords, Iceland. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

To explore the conditions in the Westfjords, Iceland in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snow/rainfall in Patreksfjörður with an average of 117 mm (4.6 in) to high snow/rainfall in Þingeyri with 125 mm (4.9 in).

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Best Places to Visit in the Westfjords in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Westfjords.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Westfjords

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in the Westfjords, Iceland?

Temperature range in the Westfjords (March)

Precipitation variation in the Westfjords (March)

Ísafjörður

In March Ísafjörður generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
148 mm (5.8 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
22 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Ísafjörður →

Flateyri

In March Flateyri generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
148 mm (5.8 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
22 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Flateyri →

Patreksfjörður

In March Patreksfjörður generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-2°C (28°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
140 mm (5.5 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
19 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Patreksfjörður →

Súðavík

In March Súðavík generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
148 mm (5.8 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
22 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Súðavík →

Þingeyri

In March Þingeyri generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
149 mm (5.9 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
22 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Þingeyri →

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

In our records: Iceland March extremes

Notable March records observed across cities in Iceland in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest March night in Iceland dropped to -27°C (-17°F) in Húsavík on March 26, 1988.

Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Westfjords in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ísafjörður 1°C (34°F) -4°C (25°F) 125 mm (4.9 in)
Flateyri 1°C (34°F) -3°C (27°F) 125 mm (4.9 in)
Patreksfjörður 2°C (36°F) -2°C (28°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Súðavík 1°C (34°F) -4°C (25°F) 125 mm (4.9 in)
Þingeyri 1°C (34°F) -4°C (25°F) 125 mm (4.9 in)
Hólmavík 2°C (36°F) -3°C (27°F) 123 mm (4.8 in)

The Westfjords weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Westfjords, Iceland in March?

In March, the Westfjords, Iceland generally has poor weather conditions. Ísafjörður sees daytime temperatures near 1°C (34°F), with nights cooling to roughly -4°C (25°F).

What is the average temperature in the Westfjords, Iceland in March?

In Ísafjörður, the average daytime high in March is 1°C (34°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -4°C (25°F).

Does the Westfjords, Iceland get a lot of snow/rain in March?

Yes, March tends to be a wetter month in the Westfjords, Iceland. Average snow/rainfall in Ísafjörður sits around 125 mm (4.9 in).

Is March a Good Time to Visit the Westfjords, Iceland?

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly unpleasant weather in Ísafjörður.

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