Reykjavik in March
Lengthening days
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
March is a below-average month in Reykjavik.
March brings noticeably longer days and is a good time for aurora plus a little more daylight.
March in detail
What March actually feels like
- Weather
- -3–2°C
- Cold and unsettled, with a mix of snow, rain and clear spells.
- Crowds
- Low-Moderate
- Fairly relaxed, with busier moments at the headline sights.
- Prices
- $$$$
- Higher rates, especially for central and view rooms.
+More daylight and still aurora chances.
–Weather is still unpredictable.
My tip for March
Book day trips with flexible dates.
- Northern Lights
- Whale watching
- City break
How March compares
Against the other eleven months
9th of 12 overall in Reykjavik, 8th for weather, 4th for space, 4th for value. The emptiest month is November; the best value is November.
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Months I'd choose over March
Weather
Weather in Reykjavik in March
In March Reykjavik averages a high of 3°C (37°F) and a low of -3°C (27°F), with about 118 mm of rain or snow. The warmest month is July (around 14°C) and the coolest is January (around 1°C); the wettest month is September.
- Average high
- 3°C
- 37°F
- Average low
- -3°C
- 27°F
- Precipitation
- 118 mm
Climate data: ERA5 reanalysis 1991–2020 (Open-Meteo). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Reykjavik in March: the questions people ask
- Is March a good time to visit Reykjavik?
- March is a below-average month in Reykjavik. It ranks 9 of 12 months in Reykjavik overall (8 for weather, 4 for space, 4 for value). The main upside: More daylight and still aurora chances. The main downside: Weather is still unpredictable.
- What is the weather like in Reykjavik in March?
- Average highs are around 3°C and lows around -3°C. Expect about 118 mm of rain or snow. Cold and unsettled, with a mix of snow, rain and clear spells. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 14°C) and the coolest is January (around 1°C).
- Is Reykjavik crowded in March?
- Crowds are low-moderate. Fairly relaxed, with busier moments at the headline sights. The quietest month is November.
- How expensive is Reykjavik in March?
- Prices are at level 4 of 5 ($$$$). Higher rates, especially for central and view rooms. The best-value month is November.
- When is the best time to visit Reykjavik?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, May is the best month overall (March ranks 9 of 12). The quietest month is November and the best value is November.
Still going to Reykjavik in March?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — weather is still unpredictable.
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