Skálafell weather in March (South Iceland, Iceland)

Planning a trip to Skálafell in March? This guide provides all the details you need.

In March, Skálafell generally has low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 3°C, while night temperatures can drop to -4°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Skálafell in March falls under the rainy season with heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 185 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 17 days of snow/rain.

The city usually sees around 116 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, typically offer the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Skálafell, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 185 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 116 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Höfn, Iceland (23 KM, 14 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Skálafell 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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