Stafafell weather in March (East Iceland, Iceland)

Will it be warm or cold in Stafafell this March? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

Typically, March in Stafafell includes low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 3°C. But by evening, they drop to around -2°C. This month is marked by cold temperatures, so wearing layers is key to staying warm. Don't be caught off-guard by the cold.

Precipitation

Stafafell in March usually receives heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 166 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 15 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 116 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, typically offer the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Stafafell, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 166 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 116 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Höfn, Iceland (24 KM, 15 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

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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