Late winter · Weather & things to do
Mývatn in February
Little changes in Mývatn from January: highs stay near 29°F (-1°C), lows near 19°F (-7°C), and about 2.7 in (68 mm) of rain or snow falls.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 39/100, 6th of 12.
- Avg high
- 29°F (-1°C)
- Avg low
- 19°F (-7°C)
- Rain or snow
- 2.7 in (68 mm)
- Humidity
- 93%
- Cloud cover
- 82%
- Daylight
- ~7 h 49 min
- Comfort score
- 39/100 · Tough
What February feels like
Real cold sets in, with afternoon highs around 29°F (-1°C).
Average lows of 19°F (-7°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
About 2.7 in (68 mm) of rain or snow falls in the month, and with temperatures averaging below freezing, much of it may come as snow.
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 82%.
Only about 7 h 49 min of daylight means early sunsets.
Plan around February
February sits mid-table; the best months are June – August.
- Comfort holds steady from January (38 → 39/100).
- Our Iceland Ring Road route recommends Jun – Sep, so February falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for February
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 19°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 2.7 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Mývatn in February
With highs near 29°F, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Daddi's Pizza
Simple Reykjahlíð pizzeria popular with campers.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 29°F.
Vogafjós Farm Resort
Café in a working cowshed serving geyser bread and smoked trout.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Goðafoss
Horseshoe-shaped falls on the Skjálfandafljót river.
Hverir
Steaming vents and bubbling mud pots on an orange geothermal field.
Mývatn Nature Baths
Milky-blue geothermal lagoon with views over the lava fields.
Nearby in February
- Jökulsárlón in February~108 mi · highs 36°F, 10.3 in rain · 4°C (7°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Vík in February~162 mi · highs 38°F, 9.1 in rain · 5°C (9°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Reykjavík in February~177 mi · highs 37°F, 6.0 in rain · 4°C (7°F) warmer by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~487 m to Mývatn's ~276 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Mývatn in February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Mývatn?
It's middling, scoring 39/100. The best months are June – August, at up to 53. Expect highs of 29°F (-1°C) and 2.7 in (68 mm) of rain or snow. Our Iceland Ring Road route recommends Jun – Sep, so February is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Mývatn in February?
Average highs are 29°F (-1°C) and average lows 19°F (-7°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Mývatn in February?
Some: about 2.7 in (68 mm) of rain or snow falls across February on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 39.0 in (991 mm).
What should I pack for Mývatn in February?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 19°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 2.7 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Mývatn in February?
Share this February plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.