When to go · Akureyri
Akureyri in March
Great month. Inside Akureyri's best window: Jun–Sep (midnight sun, all roads open); Feb–Mar and Sep–Oct for northern lights.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 4°C39°F / −3°C27°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 11
- Crowds
- Medium
- Iceland overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Iceland overall
Verdict
GreatBest and avoid months for Akureyri
Inside Akureyri's best window: Jun–Sep (midnight sun, all roads open); Feb–Mar and Sep–Oct for northern lights.
Weather in March
- AkureyriHighs around 4 °C, lows around -3 °C, rain on about 11 daysHighs around 39 °F, lows around 27 °F, rain on about 11 days
- North and east, Iceland · Akureyri, Mývatn, Húsavík, East Fjordscool
Colder, drier and often sunnier than the south; more snow in winter, warmer summer days.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Iceland overall
- Medium
- Prices · Iceland overall
- Medium
Iceland overall: Balance of light and dark: auroras plus 11–13 h of day; Easter in late March 2027.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket