February weather forecast
Iceland

February continues the winter season in Iceland with conditions similar to those experienced in January. Average temperatures remain cold, ranging from -2°C (28.4°F) to 3°C (37.4°F), with coastal areas such as Reykjavik being slightly milder due to the moderating influence of the ocean. Despite the continuation of the cold, February marks the beginning of a slow but steady rise in temperatures compared to January, hinting at the coming spring.

While February remains a dark month, daylight hours begin to noticeably increase compared to January, heralding the gradual transition towards longer days. At the beginning of February, the sun rises around 10 am and sets around 5 pm, giving approximately 7 hours of daylight. By the end of the month, daylight extends to nearly 10 hours, setting the stage for the "long days" period Iceland is known for.

Snowfall remains a dominant feature of the Icelandic landscape in February, although it is slightly less compared to January. The northern and central parts of the country, particularly the highland regions, tend to receive more snow. Precipitation during February averages between 70mm (2.76") to 90mm (3.54"), with the southern and western coastal regions experiencing the most due to incoming Atlantic weather systems. Similar to January, the form of precipitation - snow, sleet, or rain - can vary depending on daily temperature fluctuations.

February also sees strong winds, with wind speeds typically around 15km/h (9.3mph), making the cold temperatures feel even chillier. However, these winds also clear the skies, providing excellent conditions to witness the Northern Lights, which remain highly active during this period.

Overall, February, like January, offers the chance to experience the stark beauty of Iceland's winter landscapes and the opportunity for winter activities. The increasing daylight hours also start to open up more possibilities for exploring the outdoors.

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• Reykjavík - February »
  The weather in Reykjavík, Iceland continues its wintery course in February, slightly alleviating with an average high temperature of 1.8°C (35.2°F), but not without the impending snowfall of 45mm (1.77"). In Reykjavík, in February, during 6.8 snowfall days, 45mm (1.77") of snow is typically accumulated.
• Kópavogur - February »
  In Kópavogur, Iceland, in February, the average water temperature is 5.4°C (41.7°F). In February, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:08 and sunset at 17:13.
• Akureyri - February »
  The dawn of February in Akureyri sees an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold -2.5°C (27.5°F), subtly contrasting with January's -2.7°C (27.1°F). In Akureyri, in February, during 17 snowfall days, 440mm (17.32") of snow is typically accumulated.
• Akranes - February »
  January, February and September, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are most humid months in Akranes, Iceland. The months with the highest humidity in Akranes are January, February and September, with an average relative humidity of 82%.
• Selfoss - February »
  In Selfoss in February, it is raining for 14.7 days, with typically 112mm (4.41") of accumulated precipitation. In Selfoss, in February, during 11.4 snowfall days, 143mm (5.63") of snow is typically accumulated.
• Ísafjörður - February »
  On the first day of February in Ísafjörður, sunrise is at 10:30 and sunset at 17:02. In Ísafjörður in February, the average water temperature is 3.1°C (37.6°F).
• Vestmannaeyjar - February »
  In Vestmannaeyjar in February, during 16.7 rainfall days, 139mm (5.47") of precipitation is typically accumulated. February sees a slight rise in temperatures from the preceding month, but the weather in Vestmannaeyjar remains frigid.
• Grindavik - February »
  February, March and December, when the average high-temperature in Grindavik reaches 4.2°C (39.6°F), are the coldest months. In Grindavik, in February, during 5 snowfall days, 50mm (1.97") of snow is typically accumulated.
• Seltjarnarnes - February »
  On the last day of February, in Seltjarnarnes, sunrise is at 08:36 and sunset at 18:44 GMT. In Seltjarnarnes, in February, the average water temperature is 5°C (41°F).
• Borgarnes - February »
  In Borgarnes during February, snow falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 45mm (1.77") of snow. In Borgarnes, during February, snow falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 45mm (1.77") of snow.