Reykholt weather in February (West Iceland, Iceland)

What kind of weather does February bring to Reykholt? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for February in Reykholt includes very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of February. Daytime temperatures hover around 2°C, while nights can cool down to about -5°C. During the coldest month of the year, be prepared to bundle up with heavy winter gear.

Precipitation

Reykholt in February usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 145 mm for the month. With the most rainfall occurring this month, it's practical to keep an umbrella handy for sudden downpours. Typically around 16 days days of snow/rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 60 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Reykholt. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Reykholt climate page with graphs.

 

Reykholt, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature -5°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 145 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 60 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 25% *  

Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (65 KM, 40 Miles).

Where to go in Iceland in February

Find out more about the weather in Iceland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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