Cool
Average highs are around 3°C, so pack for cooler days.
March verdict
Höfn, Iceland in March
Weather score15Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 3°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 2.7h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 122mm, so some wet days are possible.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
3°C
Rain
122mm
Sun
2.7h
Sea
7°C
Weather score
15
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 122mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 2.7h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 7°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Höfn, Iceland with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
March3°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
March122mm average rain
March sits near Höfn's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsApril to August and November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
March2.7 hours average sun
March sits close to Höfn's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
March7°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 10°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
March15 weather score
March sits close to Höfn's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsApril to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.