Akureyri Weather in March

What's the weather like in Akureyri (Northeast) in March 2024?

The climate in Akureyri during March can be summarized as cold and reasonably dry.

March is in the spring in Akureyri and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (31°F), whilst at night -7°C (20°F) is normal.

Akureyri weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -0.7°C 30.7°F
Nightly temperature -6.9°C 19.6°F
Average temperature -3.8°C 25.2°F
Daily sunshine 2.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 61 mm 2.4 ins
Rainy days 17 days
Sea temperature 3.2°C 37.8°F
Humidity 82%
Windspeed 16.9kph 11 mph

On average March is the 6th driest month of the year in Akureyri with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.7 hours of sunshine per day.

March temperatures in Akureyri

Akureyri average temperature in March

March rainfall

Akureyri average rain in March

March hourly sunshine

Akureyri average rain in March

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Akureyri in March 2024.

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Akureyri weather stats

Akureyri weather statistics
Hottest month: July 12°C 53.6°F
Driest month: May 36mm 1.4ins
Sunniest month: May 2.9hrs
Coldest month: January -1.5°C 29.3°F
Wettest month: October 79mm 3.1ins
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