Skútustaðir weather in February (North Iceland, Iceland)

What weather conditions can you expect in Skútustaðir this February? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

During February, Skútustaðir usually has very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Experience the winter season in February. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 1°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about -6°C. Prepare for low temperatures this month by wearing plenty of layers. It's essential to stay warm in such cold conditions.

Precipitation

Skútustaðir in February usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 86 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 12 days will experience snow/rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 36 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Skútustaðir. July and August typically offer 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 Skútustaðir climate page with graphs.

 

Skútustaðir, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature -6°C  

Max Temperature 1°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 86 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 36 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 14% *  

Data from: Akureyri, Iceland (49 KM, 31 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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