Iceland in February

February is one of Iceland's weaker months (rank 10 of 12): its 4 destinations average 32/100, led by Akureyri at 36 — -1°C and 16 rainy days — while Vík is warmer at 3°C and scores 22.

#10 of 12 months for Iceland · 4 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Where in Iceland in February

#PlaceTypeFeels-like highRainComfortAt its best
1AkureyriCity-1°C115 mm · 16 days36 tier F
2HúsavíkCity0°C89 mm · 15 days36 tier F
3ReykjavíkCity-4°C126 mm · 17 days35 tier F
4VíkBeach3°C326 mm · 22 days22 tier F

Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means February is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.

What's on in Iceland in February

  • Aurora season · Akureyri and 3 more places · 1 Sep – 10 Apr (usually)
  • Thorrablot · Reykjavík · 19 Jan – 25 Feb (usually)

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