Iceland in march: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
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.
Average weather in march in Reykjavík
very bad weather 257.6cm
Weather at 6am
1°C
Cloudy
32% of time
22%
20%
14%
Weather at 12pm
2°C
Cloudy
36% of time
20%
17%
15%
Weather at 6pm
2°C
Cloudy
30% of time
24%
21%
12%
Weather at 3am
1°C
38%
16%
15%
13%
Where to go in Iceland in march?
Where to go in Iceland in march: destination map
Where to go in each region in march?
| East of Iceland (Hofn, Vatnajökul National Park, Seyðisfjörður...) | 1°C to 4°C | 8 à 12 days | 6°C | very bad weather |
| North of Iceland (Akureyri, Siglufjördur, Raufarhöfn...) | -1°C to 2°C | 4 à 11 days | 2°C to 3°C | very bad weather |
| South of Iceland (Landmannalaugar, Selfoss, Vík í Mýrdal...) | -3°C to 6°C | 8 à 15 days | 8°C | very bad weather |
| South West of Iceland (Reykjavík, Grindavík, Keflavík...) | 3°C to 5°C | 8 à 12 days | 5°C to 6°C | very bad weather |
| West of Iceland (Borgarnes, Snaefellsnes, Ólafsvík...) | 2°C to 4°C | 7 à 12 days | 2°C to 5°C | very bad weather |
| Westfjords (Ísafjörður, Patreksfjörður, Djúpavík...) | -0°C to 2°C | 4 à 11 days | 3°C | 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 3°C and minimum temperature is -0°C (for an average temperature of 2°C). The climate is quite more than very fresh here in march. Do not forget to cover yourself! With 112mm 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 | 2°C | ||
| Highest temperature | 3°C | ||
| Lowest temperature | -0°C | ||
| Sea temperature | 5.1°C | ||
| Rainfall | 112mm | ||
| 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 |
Climate in Akureyri in march
In the month of march, the mean temperature in Akureyri is -4°C (maximum temperature is -1°C and minimum temperature is -7°C). The climate is very cold in that area in march. Do not forget to take with you warm clothes!. With 171mm over 11 days, you risk getting wet slightly during your journey. But this is moderate and it will not be continuous.
| March | |||
| Average temperature | -4°C | ||
| Highest temperature | -1°C | ||
| Lowest temperature | -7°C | ||
| Sea temperature | 2.4°C | ||
| Rainfall | 171mm | ||
| 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 |
Climate in Borgarnes in march
In the month of march, maximum temperature is 3°C and minimum temperature is -0°C (for an average temperature of 2°C). The climate is rather more than very fresh here in march. Bring warm clothes! With 112mm over 8 days, you risk getting wet slightly for your trip. But this is moderate and it will not be continuous.
| March | |||
| Average temperature | 2°C | ||
| Highest temperature | 3°C | ||
| Lowest temperature | -0°C | ||
| Sea temperature | 4.2°C | ||
| Rainfall | 112mm | ||
| 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 |
Climate in Djúpavík in march
In the month of march, the mean temperature in Djúpavík is -0°C (maximum temperature is 1°C and minimum temperature is -2°C). The climate is quite cold in that area in this month. Do not forget to cover yourself! With 64mm 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 | -0°C | ||
| Highest temperature | 1°C | ||
| Lowest temperature | -2°C | ||
| Sea temperature | 2.8°C | ||
| Rainfall | 64mm | ||
| 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 |
Climate in Grindavík in march
In the month of march, maximum temperature is 5°C and minimum temperature is 3°C (for an average temperature of 4°C). The climate is quite more than very fresh there in the month of march. Bring warm clothes! With 175mm over 12 days, rain may occur for your journey. But this is pretty moderate and it is only of temporary showers.
| March | |||
| Average temperature | 4°C | ||
| Highest temperature | 5°C | ||
| Lowest temperature | 3°C | ||
| Sea temperature | 5.9°C | ||
| Rainfall | 175mm | ||
| 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 |
All cities in Iceland in march
| Reykjavík in march | very bad weather |
| Akureyri in march | very bad weather |
| Borgarnes in march | very bad weather |
| Djúpavík in march | very bad weather |
| Grindavík in march | very bad weather |
| Hofn in march | very bad weather |
| Ísafjörður in march | very bad weather |
| Landmannalaugar in march | very bad weather |
| Ólafsvík in march | very bad weather |
| Patreksfjörður in march | very bad weather |
| Raufarhöfn in march | very bad weather |
| Selfoss in march | very bad weather |
| Seyðisfjörður in march | very bad weather |
| Siglufjördur in march | very bad weather |
| Snaefellsnes in march | very bad weather |
| Vatnajökul National Park in march | very bad weather |
| Vík í Mýrdal in march | very bad weather |
| Arnarstapi in march | very bad weather |
| Asbyrgi Canyon in march | very bad weather |
| Askja in march | very bad weather |
| Borgarfjörður eystri in march | very bad weather |
| Dettifoss in march | very bad weather |
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.