March · Iceland
Best time to visit Akureyri in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Akureyri in March
Average temperature -3°C, 114 mm of rain, about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 80% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
4.4/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -3°C
- Rainfall
- 114 mm
- Humidity
- 80%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 12
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Akureyri scores 4.4/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around -3°C, 114 mm of rain, and roughly 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
At the head of Eyjafjörður, Akureyri combines whale-watching boats, mountain trails, and a botanical garden.
March in Akureyri — off-season conditions
March averages -3°C (27°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
At 114 mm of water-equivalent precipitation this is a snowy month at resort level — that is snowpack, not lost days — with about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.8 hours of daylight.
It scores 4.4/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 7.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? May scores 3.3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Akureyri in March?
- In March, Akureyri averages -3°C, 114 mm of rain, and about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.4/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Akureyri?
- March earns a 4.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Akureyri in March?
- Expect about 114 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 80% and there are about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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