Weather in Iceland in march 2025

Below, check out the weather forecast for the month of march for most popular cities in Iceland. These datas are probabilities for march from weather reports for over 10 years. The percentage indicates the possibility of having the weather indicated.



Where to go in Iceland in march?

Where to go in Iceland in march: destination map

Iceland: weather map in march in different regions
Iceland: weather map in march in different regions ©whereandwhen.net

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Where to go in each region in march?

East of Iceland
(Hofn, Vatnajökul National Park, Seyðisfjörður...)
34°F to 40°F8 à 12 days43°F
very bad weather
North of Iceland
(Akureyri, Siglufjördur, Raufarhöfn...)
31°F to 36°F4 à 11 days36°F to 38°F
very bad weather
South of Iceland
(Landmannalaugar, Selfoss, Vík í Mýrdal...)
27°F to 43°F8 à 15 days47°F
very bad weather
South West of Iceland
(Reykjavík, Grindavík, Keflavík...)
38°F to 41°F8 à 12 days41°F to 43°F
very bad weather
West of Iceland
(Borgarnes, Snaefellsnes, Ólafsvík...)
36°F to 40°F7 à 12 days36°F to 41°F
very bad weather
Westfjords
(Ísafjörður, Patreksfjörður, Djúpavík...)
32°F to 36°F4 à 11 days38°F
very bad weather


Where should you go in Iceland in march when it comes to the weather?

Remember:
The climate in Iceland in march is very bad across the board.

Snow, fog, icy rain and a few cloud thinnings: these are the elements that characterize the climate throughout March in Iceland and which provide a sullen and very cold weather. In fact, the temperatures are still very low and the snow continues to fall. Even if the climate is generally very unfavorable, the south of the country lends itself to a few escapades during the last few weeks of the month.

March in Reykjavik and South-western Iceland

Temperatures in Reykjavik climb by a few degrees Celsius and already a small change is taking place in the climate, especially towards the end of the month because the weather is often sunny. However, rain showers and snowfall are not to be excluded.

March in Akureyri and Northern Iceland

In the north, the weather in Iceland throughout March is identical to that of the previous month. Mornings are still so cold, even if in the middle of the day, a slight increase in temperature favors a frequent appearance of the sun.


Climate in Iceland in march

Climate in Reykjavík in march

In the month of march, maximum temperature is 38°F and minimum temperature is 32°F (for an average temperature of 36°F). The climate is quite more than very fresh here in march. Do not forget to cover yourself! With 4.4in over 8 days, rain may occur during your holidays. But this is pretty moderate and you will not be too bothered by it.

March
Average temperature 36°F
Highest temperature 38°F
Lowest temperature 32°F
Sea temperature 42°F
Rainfall 4.4in
Number of days with rainfall 8 day(s)
(25%)
Humidity 84%
Daily sunshine hours 8
Cloud cover 68%
Length of day 11:43
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net very bad
more information about the climate in Reykjavík in march

Climate in Akureyri in march

In the month of march, the mean temperature in Akureyri is 25°F (maximum temperature is 31°F and minimum temperature is 20°F). The climate is very cold in that area in march. Do not forget to take with you warm clothes!. With 6.7in over 11 days, you risk getting wet slightly during your journey. But this is moderate and it will not be continuous.

March
Average temperature 25°F
Highest temperature 31°F
Lowest temperature 20°F
Sea temperature 37°F
Rainfall 6.7in
Number of days with rainfall 11 day(s)
(37%)
Humidity 94%
Daily sunshine hours 8
Cloud cover 72%
Length of day 11:42
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net very bad
more information about the climate in Akureyri in march

Climate in Borgarnes in march

In the month of march, maximum temperature is 38°F and minimum temperature is 32°F (for an average temperature of 36°F). The climate is rather more than very fresh here in march. Bring warm clothes! With 4.4in over 8 days, you risk getting wet slightly for your trip. But this is moderate and it will not be continuous.

March
Average temperature 36°F
Highest temperature 38°F
Lowest temperature 32°F
Sea temperature 40°F
Rainfall 4.4in
Number of days with rainfall 8 day(s)
(25%)
Humidity 84%
Daily sunshine hours 8
Cloud cover 68%
Length of day 11:43
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net very bad
more information about the climate in Borgarnes in march

Climate in Djúpavík in march

In the month of march, the mean temperature in Djúpavík is 32°F (maximum temperature is 34°F and minimum temperature is 29°F). The climate is quite cold in that area in this month. Do not forget to cover yourself! With 2.5in over 4 days, you will experience some showers for your holidays. But this is rather reasonably and it will not be continuous.

March
Average temperature 32°F
Highest temperature 34°F
Lowest temperature 29°F
Sea temperature 38°F
Rainfall 2.5in
Number of days with rainfall 4 day(s)
(13%)
Humidity 87%
Daily sunshine hours 9
Cloud cover 68%
Length of day 11:42
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net very bad
more information about the climate in Djúpavík in march

Climate in Grindavík in march

In the month of march, maximum temperature is 41°F and minimum temperature is 38°F (for an average temperature of 40°F). The climate is quite more than very fresh there in the month of march. Bring warm clothes! With 6.9in over 12 days, rain may occur for your journey. But this is pretty moderate and it is only of temporary showers.

March
Average temperature 40°F
Highest temperature 41°F
Lowest temperature 38°F
Sea temperature 43°F
Rainfall 6.9in
Number of days with rainfall 12 day(s)
(38%)
Humidity 80%
Daily sunshine hours 8
Cloud cover 69%
Length of day 11:44
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net very bad
more information about the climate in Grindavík in march


All cities in Iceland in march

Reykjavík in marchvery bad weather
Akureyri in marchvery bad weather
Borgarnes in marchvery bad weather
Djúpavík in marchvery bad weather
Grindavík in marchvery bad weather
Hofn in marchvery bad weather
Ísafjörður in marchvery bad weather
Landmannalaugar in marchvery bad weather
Ólafsvík in marchvery bad weather
Patreksfjörður in marchvery bad weather
Raufarhöfn in marchvery bad weather
Selfoss in marchvery bad weather
Seyðisfjörður in marchvery bad weather
Siglufjördur in marchvery bad weather
Snaefellsnes in marchvery bad weather
Vatnajökul National Park in marchvery bad weather
Vík í Mýrdal in marchvery bad weather
Arnarstapi in marchvery bad weather
Asbyrgi Canyon in marchvery bad weather
Askja in marchvery bad weather
Borgarfjörður eystri in marchvery bad weather
Dettifoss in marchvery bad weather
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Weather data for Iceland in march:

Weather data for Iceland in march is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Iceland. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Iceland can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to Iceland.


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