Early spring · Weather & things to do
Jökulsárlón in March
Little changes in Jökulsárlón from February: highs stay near 36°F (2°C), lows near 31°F (-1°C), and about 8.7 in (222 mm) of rain falls.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 22/100, 7th of 12.
- Avg high
- 36°F (2°C)
- Avg low
- 31°F (-1°C)
- Rain
- 8.7 in (222 mm)
- Humidity
- 86%
- Cloud cover
- 80%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 14 min
- Comfort score
- 22/100 · Tough
What March feels like
Highs only reach about 36°F (2°C), so plan short stints outside between indoor stops.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 31°F (-1°C), so expect frost and ice.
Expect regular rain: about 8.7 in (222 mm) falls in the month.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 80%.
It's breezy, with average winds near 16 mph (7.0 m/s) at ground level.
Plan around March
March sits mid-table; the best months are June – August.
- Last month with freezing nights on average; by April, lows rise to 34°F.
- Comfort improves from 18/100 in February to 22/100.
- Our Iceland Ring Road route recommends Jun – Sep, so March falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for March
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 31°F
- Shoes with gripfrost and ice are possible
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes8.7 in of rain on average
- Windproof shellaverage wind 16 mph
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Jökulsárlón in March
Wet days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Þórbergssetur
Hali farm cultural center and restaurant serving local char and lamb.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 8.7 in of rain.
Frost Restaurant
Buffet restaurant at the Fjallsárlón visitor center with glacier views.
Why now Easy to slot in when March's rain moves in.
Diamond Beach
Black sand covered with ice chunks washed out from the lagoon.
Vatnajökull ice cave tour
Guided winter trip into natural blue ice caves in the glacier.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best Nov–Mar.
Skaftafell
Vatnajökull National Park area with glacier walks and the Svartifoss trail.
Nearby in March
- Vík in March~96 mi · highs 39°F, 8.7 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Mývatn in March~108 mi · highs 31°F, 3.0 in rain or snow · 3°C (6°F) cooler by day, drier
- Reykjavík in March~172 mi · highs 38°F, 6.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Jökulsárlón in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Jökulsárlón?
It's middling, scoring 22/100. The best months are June – August, at up to 47. Expect highs of 36°F (2°C) and 8.7 in (222 mm) of rain. Our Iceland Ring Road route recommends Jun – Sep, so March is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Jökulsárlón in March?
Average highs are 36°F (2°C) and average lows 31°F (-1°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it rain a lot in Jökulsárlón in March?
Yes: about 8.7 in (222 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 93.6 in (2377 mm).
What should I pack for Jökulsárlón in March?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 31°F), shoes with grip (frost and ice are possible), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (8.7 in of rain on average), windproof shell (average wind 16 mph) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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Planning Jökulsárlón in March?
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