March · Iceland
Best time to visit Selfoss in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Selfoss in March
Average temperature -1°C, 149 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 88% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
2.4/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -1°C
- Rainfall
- 149 mm
- Humidity
- 88%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
March in Selfoss scores 2.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around -1°C, 149 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Selfoss is South Iceland’s service town on the Ölfusá-base for Golden Circle and south-coast waterfall loops. Best window: the short high-summer window when daylight peaks.
March in Selfoss: expect compromises
At -1°C (31°F) this is proper winter weather in March: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
149 mm of water-equivalent precipitation makes this a snowy month at resort level; what falls stays as snow, with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.2 hours of daylight.
That is 2.4/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 6.9/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Selfoss — 4.5 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Selfoss in March?
- In March, Selfoss averages -1°C, 149 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 2.4/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Selfoss?
- March earns a 2.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Selfoss in March?
- Expect about 149 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 88% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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