Cool
Average highs are around -1°C, so pack for cooler days.
March verdict
Akureyri, Iceland in March
Weather score18Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around -1°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 2.3h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 61mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
-1°C
Rain
61mm
Sun
2.3h
Sea
3°C
Weather score
18
Poor
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 61mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 2.3h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 3°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Akureyri, Iceland with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
March-1°C average high
March has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.
Warmest monthsJune to August
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
March61mm average rain
March sits near Akureyri's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsFebruary to August
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
March2.3 hours average sun
March sits close to Akureyri's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsMay to July
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
March3°C average sea
March is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 9°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
March18 weather score
March scores below Akureyri's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsApril to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
