Selfoss weather in March (South Iceland, Iceland)

Curious about the March weather in Selfoss? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In March, Selfoss generally has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 5°C, while night temperatures can drop to -1°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Selfoss in March usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 149 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 19 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 111 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Selfoss. June and July typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Selfoss, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 62%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 149 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
HumidityHumidity 77% *  
SunshineSunshine 111 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 29% *  
* Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (48 KM, 30 Miles).

Where to go in Iceland in March

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

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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).

So, what should you wear in Selfoss in March?

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 in March.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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