Early spring · Weather & things to do
Vík in March
Little changes in Vík from February: highs stay near 39°F (4°C), lows near 33°F (0°C), and about 8.7 in (222 mm) of rain falls.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 22/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 39°F (4°C)
- Avg low
- 33°F (0°C)
- Rain
- 8.7 in (222 mm)
- Humidity
- 87%
- Cloud cover
- 79%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 15 min
- Comfort score
- 22/100 · Tough
What March feels like
Highs only reach about 39°F (4°C), so plan short stints outside between indoor stops.
Nights cool to an average low of 33°F (0°C).
Rain is a real factor, with about 8.7 in (222 mm) across the month.
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 79%.
It's breezy, with average winds near 14 mph (6.1 m/s) at ground level.
Plan around March
March sits mid-table; the best months are June – August.
- Comfort holds steady from February (21 → 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 33°F
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoesfrequent rain
- Windproof shellaverage wind 14 mph
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Vík in March
Wet days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Halldórskaffi
Cozy cafe in the old Brydebúð merchant house with soups and cakes.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 8.7 in of rain.
Smiðjan Brugghús
Vík craft brewery and burger bar.
Why now Easy to slot in when March's rain moves in.
Víkurkirkja
Red-roofed hillside church overlooking Vík and the sea stacks.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop for a month with 8.7 in of rain.
Suður-Vík
Restaurant in an old house serving lamb, burgers and Asian dishes.
Why now Keeps part of the day dry on wetter March days.
Seljalandsfoss
60-meter waterfall with a path that loops behind the falls.
Nearby in March
- Jökulsárlón in March~96 mi · highs 36°F, 8.7 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Reykjavík in March~103 mi · highs 38°F, 6.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Mývatn in March~162 mi · highs 31°F, 3.0 in rain or snow · 5°C (9°F) cooler by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~194 m to Vík's ~30 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.
Vík in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Vík?
It's middling, scoring 22/100. The best months are June – August, at up to 54. Expect highs of 39°F (4°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 Vík in March?
Average highs are 39°F (4°C) and average lows 33°F (0°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Vík 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 93.2 in (2368 mm).
What should I pack for Vík in March?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 33°F), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (frequent rain), windproof shell (average wind 14 mph) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Vík in March?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.