Urðir weather in March (Iceland)

What should you pack for a trip to Urðir in March? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

The month of March in Urðir typically includes very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 0°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -5°C. Known for its cold temperatures, this month requires warm clothing. Ensure you dress appropriately to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Urðir in March usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 117 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 18 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 77 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, March may not be the ideal month to visit Urðir. July typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Urðir, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature -5°C  

Max Temperature 0°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 117 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 77 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 22% *  

Data from: Akureyri, Iceland (34 KM, 21 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Urðir.

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