March · Iceland
Best time to visit Reykjavik in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Reykjavik in March
Average temperature 0°C, 136 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 89% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
2.8/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 0°C
- Rainfall
- 136 mm
- Humidity
- 89%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
March in Reykjavik scores 2.8/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 0°C, 136 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Northern lights nearby and geothermal days peak in the bright June-August window.
March in Reykjavik — the hardest end of the year
March averages 0°C (32°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
At 136 mm of water-equivalent precipitation this is a snowy month at resort level — that is snowpack, not lost days — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.2 hours of daylight.
It scores 2.8/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 7.6/10 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 low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? July scores 4.8 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Reykjavik in March?
- In March, Reykjavik averages 0°C, 136 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 2.8/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Reykjavik?
- March earns a 2.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Reykjavik in March?
- Expect about 136 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 89% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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