SeasonMapHúsavík weather in March
Iceland
March in Húsavík: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — a hit-or-miss time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Húsavík · #1332 of 1383 destinations to visit in March · comfort 46/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Húsavík climate normals — March
| Daytime high | 1°C / 34°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -4°C / 25°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -3°C / 27°F | |
| Sea temperature | 2°C / 35°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 79 mm / 3.1 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 82% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -4°C / 25°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | |
| Wind | 20 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Snowfall | 53.1 cm / 20.9 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 41 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Húsavík in March
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyEaster break in Iceland, school holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Húsavík's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherHúsavík's weather peaks June–August, best around July.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Húsavík in March
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Nature
Aurora season
10 Sep – 5 Apr · usuallyDark enough from mid-September, and the harbour and the hot pools above the town both look north over the bay with no streetlight in the way. Cloud off the Greenland Sea is the limiting factor.
- Season
Winter shutdown
20 Oct – 25 Mar · usuallyOff-season shutdownClosuresMost of the boats stop, the whale museum drops to weekday afternoons and a good share of the guesthouses close. What is left is a working fishing town, the pools, and very short days.
- Season
Snow season
Ski seasonAbout 53 cm of snow falls in the month.
from the climate normals
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Húsavík — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Húsavík?
Húsavík in March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Húsavík?
- March in Húsavík: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — a hit-or-miss time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Húsavík on SeasonMap's comfort score (46/100).
- What is the weather like in Húsavík in March?
- In March, Húsavík averages a daily high of 0.9°C and a low of -3.7°C, with about 79.3 mm of rain over roughly 14.3 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Húsavík in March?
- Húsavík has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 41 in March.
- Does it snow in Húsavík in March?
- Húsavík sees roughly 53.1 cm of snowfall in March.
Other months in Húsavík
Warmer or cooler than Húsavík in March
Similar destinations in Northern Europe — March
Within 300 km: Akureyri's Aurora season around 1 Sep – 10 Apr.