Sprengisandur weather in March (South Iceland, Iceland)

Is March a good time to explore Sprengisandur weather-wise? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

March in Sprengisandur generally includes very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 1°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -5°C. With the coldest weather of the year, this month demands extra warmth. Be sure to layer up to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Sprengisandur in March usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 140 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 18 days will see snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 114 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Sprengisandur. July generally stands 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 Sprengisandur climate page with graphs.

 

Sprengisandur, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature -5°C  

Max Temperature 1°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 140 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 114 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 32% *  

Data from: Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Iceland (73 KM, 45 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

5/10

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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