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Skinnastaður weather in March (Iceland)

What weather conditions can you expect in Skinnastaður this March? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

The month of March in Skinnastaður typically includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 3°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -4°C. With the coldest weather of the year, this month demands extra warmth. Be sure to layer up to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Skinnastaður in March usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 83 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 18 days.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 45 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Skinnastaður. 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 Skinnastaður climate page with graphs.

 

Skinnastaður, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 3°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 59%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 83 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
SunshineSunshine 45 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Raufarhöfn, Iceland (48 KM, 30 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.

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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
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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