Reykjavík weather in March
March in Reykjavík: freezing, rainy, with clean air — a hit-or-miss time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Reykjavík · #574 of 604 destinations to visit in March · comfort 49/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Reykjavík climate normals — March
| Daytime high | 3°C / 37°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -3°C / 27°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -2°C / 28°F | |
| Rainfall | 119 mm / 4.7 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 18 days | |
| Humidity | 73% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -5°C / 23°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | |
| Wind | 24 km/h / 15 mph | |
| Snowfall | 30.8 cm / 12.1 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 40 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Reykjavík in March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Reykjavík?
- March in Reykjavík: freezing, rainy, with clean air — a hit-or-miss time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Reykjavík on SeasonMap's comfort score (49/100).
- What is the weather like in Reykjavík in March?
- In March, Reykjavík averages a daily high of 2.5°C and a low of -2.6°C, with about 119.3 mm of rain over roughly 18.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Reykjavík in March?
- Reykjavík has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 40 in March.
- Does it snow in Reykjavík in March?
- Reykjavík sees roughly 30.8 cm of snowfall in March.