Early spring · Weather & things to do
Mývatn in March
Little changes in Mývatn from February: highs stay near 31°F (-1°C), lows near 20°F (-7°C), and about 3.0 in (77 mm) of rain or snow falls.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 38/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 31°F (-1°C)
- Avg low
- 20°F (-7°C)
- Rain or snow
- 3.0 in (77 mm)
- Humidity
- 93%
- Cloud cover
- 82%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 10 min
- Comfort score
- 38/100 · Tough
What March feels like
It's cold: daytime highs average just 31°F (-1°C), so build the days around warm stops.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C), so expect frost and ice.
Expect about 3.0 in (77 mm) of precipitation (rain or snow). Because the average temperature is below freezing, snow is likely on some days.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 82%.
Plan around March
March sits mid-table; the best months are June – August.
- Comfort holds steady from February (39 → 38/100).
- 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 20°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 3.0 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Mývatn in March
Cold days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Daddi's Pizza
Simple Reykjahlíð pizzeria popular with campers.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 31°F.
Vogafjós Farm Resort
Café in a working cowshed serving geyser bread and smoked trout.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Skútustaðagígar
Pseudocraters along the southern lake shore with an easy path.
Grjótagjá
Small lava cave with a geothermal pool seen in 'Game of Thrones'.
Dimmuborgir
Lava field of towers and arches with marked trails.
Nearby in March
- Jökulsárlón in March~108 mi · highs 36°F, 8.7 in rain · 3°C (6°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Vík in March~162 mi · highs 39°F, 8.7 in rain · 5°C (9°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Reykjavík in March~177 mi · highs 38°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 March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Mývatn?
It's middling, scoring 38/100. The best months are June – August, at up to 53. Expect highs of 31°F (-1°C) and 3.0 in (77 mm) of rain or snow. Our Iceland Ring Road route recommends Jun – Sep, so March is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Mývatn in March?
Average highs are 31°F (-1°C) and average lows 20°F (-7°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Mývatn in March?
Some: about 3.0 in (77 mm) of rain or snow falls across March on average, the 5th-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 March?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 20°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 3.0 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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