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Borgarnes Weather in February

Borgarnes in February

The short of it: Borgarnes in February averages a high of 3 °C (37 °F) and a low of -2 °C (28 °F), with 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain and about 8 h 20 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 3° · low -2° · rain 84 mm · daylight 8 h 20 min

✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: June & July

Thirty years of records give Borgarnes an average February high of 3°, a low of -2° and some 84 mm of rain. The dead of winter in Borgarnes: highs scarcely reach 3°, nights fall to -2°. Wet spells are common — about 84 mm, the 3rd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 20 min in mid-February, 191 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates February 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and July.

Against its neighbours, Borgarnes runs cooler than most and drier than most in February. Borgarnes, 3 km to the NNE, sees much the same highs.

February in Borgarnes, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus January
1° colder, 9.0 mm less rain
Versus March
1° colder
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 20 min
Average wind
27 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BorgarnesWest3 km NNE3°-2°82 mm
AkranesWest25 km SSW4°-1°89 mm
GrundarhverfiCapital Region33 km S4°-1°94 mm
MosfellsbærCapital Region43 km SSE3°-2°106 mm
SeltjarnarnesCapital Region43 km S4°-1°95 mm
ReykjavíkCapital Region45 km S4°-1°97 mm
KópavogurCapital Region47 km S3°-2°104 mm
ÁlftanesCapital Region49 km S4°-1°99 mm

The Almanac · Borgarnes Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
February
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The dead of winter in Borgarnes: highs scarcely reach 3°, nights fall to -2°. Wet spells are common — about 84 mm, the 3rd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Borgarnes by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-1°93 mm26 km/h5 h 9 min✦
February3°-2°84 mm27 km/h8 h 20 min✦
March3°-2°78 mm26 km/h11 h 28 min✦
April6°1°49 mm24 km/h15 h 0 min✦✦
May9°4°51 mm23 km/h18 h 29 min✦✦
June12°7°39 mm20 km/h21 h 22 min✦✦✦✦
July14°9°52 mm19 km/h19 h 58 min✦✦✦
August13°8°65 mm19 km/h16 h 27 min✦✦✦
September11°6°85 mm23 km/h12 h 53 min✦✦
October7°3°73 mm23 km/h9 h 30 min✦
November5°1°78 mm25 km/h6 h 9 min✦
December3°-1°84 mm25 km/h3 h 57 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Borgarnes in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Borgarnes in February?

Days average 3 °C (37 °F) and nights -2 °C (28 °F), with about 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Borgarnes: highs scarcely reach 3°, nights fall to -2°. Wet spells are common — about 84 mm, the 3rd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Borgarnes?

The Almanac gives February 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are June and July.

How long are the days in Borgarnes in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 8 h 20 min. The days are lengthening — from 3 h 57 min in December to 21 h 22 min in June.

Does it snow in Borgarnes in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Borgarnes in February?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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