Cool
Average highs are around 1°C, so pack for cooler days.
March verdict
Iceland in March
Weather score14Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 1°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 2.5h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 107mm, so some wet days are possible.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
1°C
Rain
107mm
Sun
2.5h
Sea
6°C
Weather score
14
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 107mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 2.5h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 6°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Iceland with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
March1°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
March107mm average rain
March sits near Iceland's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsFebruary and April to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
March2.5 hours average sun
March sits close to Iceland'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
March6°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 11°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
March14 weather score
March scores below Iceland's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsApril to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
Hotels near Iceland
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