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Sveinbjarnargerði weather in February (North Iceland, Iceland)

How is February weather typically in Sveinbjarnargerði? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In February, Sveinbjarnargerði tends to experience very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. February is part of the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 0°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about -6°C. Expect chilly temperatures this month, as it is typically the coldest of the year. Pack accordingly with warm clothes.

Precipitation

Sveinbjarnargerði in February usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 117 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 14 days with snow/rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 36 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Sveinbjarnargerði. June and July typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sveinbjarnargerði, monthly averages in February

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 0°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 4°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 47%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 117 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 79% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 36 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 14% *  
Data from: Akureyri, Iceland (10 KM, 6 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. With a water temperature of around 4°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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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