Reykjavik Weather in March
Iceland · March climate averages and travel tips
Avg high2°C (36°F)
Avg low-1°C (29°F)
Rainfall149 mm (5.9 in)
RatingPoor 0/10
Reykjavik in March sees daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), dropping to about -1°C (29°F) at night. March is spring in Iceland. The month is wet, with about 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain spread over 20 days. You get roughly 11.2 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is March a good time to visit Reykjavik?
March is not the best time to visit Reykjavik (0/10) mainly because of the cold. The weather is much better in July.
March weather at a glance
| Average high | 2°C (36°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | -1°C (29°F) |
| Daily mean | 1°C (33°F) |
| Rainfall | 149 mm (5.9 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 20 |
| Humidity | 89% |
| Cloud cover | 79% |
| Daylight | 11.2 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 2.6 hours/day |
| Wind | 15.2 km/h |
| vs February | 1°C warmer than February, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Reykjavik in March
- a heavy winter coat, gloves and a hat
- an umbrella or rain jacket
- waterproof boots for snow and ice
Reykjavik weather in other months
Jan2°C / -2°C166 mmPoorFeb2°C / -2°C151 mmPoorMar2°C / -1°C149 mmPoorApr5°C / 1°C116 mmPoorMay8°C / 3°C98 mmPoorJun11°C / 7°C88 mmPoorJul14°C / 9°C92 mmFairAug13°C / 8°C119 mmPoorSep10°C / 6°C176 mmPoorOct6°C / 2°C152 mmPoorNov3°C / 0°C142 mmPoorDec1°C / -2°C158 mmPoor
← FebruaryBest time to visit ReykjavikApril →
Better weather in March nearby
- Seville20°C · 60 mm · Excellent
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria19°C · 15 mm · Excellent
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife19°C · 22 mm · Excellent
- Valencia19°C · 46 mm · Excellent
- Larnaca19°C · 25 mm · Excellent
- Nicosia19°C · 30 mm · Excellent
Nearby in March
- Torshavn6°C · 98 mm
- Edinburgh8°C · 64 mm
- Galway10°C · 88 mm
- Nuuk-5°C · 49 mm
- Bergen3°C · 212 mm
- Douglas8°C · 92 mm
Where else is good in March? See where to go in March.