Skútustaðir weather in March (North Iceland, Iceland)

Curious about the climate in Skútustaðir this March? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for March in Skútustaðir includes very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 1°C, cooling down at night to around -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 March usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 15 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 77 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Skútustaðir. July and August generally stand out with 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 March

Min Temperature -6°C  

Max Temperature 1°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 79 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 77 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 22% *  

Data from: Akureyri, Iceland (49 KM, 31 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

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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