Skálholt weather in March (Iceland)

Is March a good time to explore Skálholt weather-wise? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of March in Skálholt typically includes low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 4°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around -3°C. You will probably experience very cold weather in this month, so dressing warmly is vital. Be sure to prepare for the chill with the right clothing.

Precipitation

Skálholt in March usually receives heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 168 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 18 days.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 111 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Skálholt. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Skálholt, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 168 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 111 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 29% *  

Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (66 KM, 41 Miles).

Where to go in Iceland in March

Find out more about the weather in Iceland and which places have the best travel 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 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

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Skálholt.

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