Iceland · Iceland
March
Vernal equinox = perfect aurora window; snow still on mountains, fewer tourists than peak winter.
Best match
#4 of 12 months
There are better months for Iceland — see the full ranking below.
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High
4°C
Low
-1°C
Rain
62mm
Sun
7.5hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How March scores in Iceland
Weather
Average
Value
Excellent
Crowds
Excellent
Events
Good
Atmosphere
Excellent
What you gain in March
- ↑Equinox effect amplifies geomagnetic activity — statistically some of the best aurora conditions of the year
- ↑Snow remains on the highlands and mountains; dramatic white landscapes without December darkness
- ↑Crowds beginning to recover from January lows but still far below summer — Golden Circle manageable
What you sacrifice
- ↓Temperatures still cold and variable; snow and ice on secondary roads remain hazardous
- ↓End of March marks the practical end of aurora season as nights become too short
- ↓Rainfall slightly lower than winter but weather unpredictability remains high
How March compares to September (best month)
| Factor | March | September ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 4 | 6 |
| Value | 8 | 6 |
| Crowds | 8 | 7 |
March in other destinations
Lisbon (16.6°C)Barcelona (15.8°C)Tokyo (13.8°C)Bali (30.8°C)Santorini (14.6°C)Paris (11.5°C)New York (9.7°C)Marrakech (22.3°C)Amsterdam (9.2°C)Maldives (30.8°C)Rome (15°C)Bangkok (34.3°C)Istanbul (11.6°C)Vienna (10.3°C)Seoul (9.6°C)Dubrovnik (13.9°C)Rio de Janeiro (29.7°C)Kyoto (14.3°C)Phuket (33°C)Cape Town (25.4°C)Prague (10°C)Amalfi Coast (15°C)Mexico City (26°C)Medellín (28°C)Fiji (30°C)London (12°C)Sydney (25°C)Tulum (30°C)Dubai (29°C)Singapore (32°C)Hoi An (28°C)
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Iceland, not across destinations. Methodology →