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Borgarnes Weather in March

Borgarnes in March

The short of it: Borgarnes in March averages a high of 3 °C (38 °F) and a low of -2 °C (29 °F), with 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain and about 11 h 28 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 78 mm · daylight 11 h 28 min

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

March in Borgarnes brings afternoons near 3° and nights around -2°, with about 78 mm of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 3°, nights near -2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 78 mm, the 5th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 28 min in mid-March, 188 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates March 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 March. Borgarnes, 3 km to the NNE, sees much the same highs.

March in Borgarnes, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus February
1° warmer, 6.0 mm less rain
Versus April
3° colder
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 28 min
Average wind
26 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BorgarnesWest3 km NNE4°-2°78 mm
AkranesWest25 km SSW4°-1°81 mm
GrundarhverfiCapital Region33 km S4°-1°87 mm
MosfellsbærCapital Region43 km SSE4°-1°99 mm
SeltjarnarnesCapital Region43 km S4°0°86 mm
ReykjavíkCapital Region45 km S4°-1°90 mm
KópavogurCapital Region47 km S4°-1°94 mm
ÁlftanesCapital Region49 km S4°0°87 mm

The Almanac · Borgarnes Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
March
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Much like February: highs about 3°, nights near -2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 78 mm, the 5th 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 March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Borgarnes in March?

Days average 3 °C (38 °F) and nights -2 °C (29 °F), with about 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 3°, nights near -2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 78 mm, the 5th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Borgarnes?

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

How long are the days in Borgarnes in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 28 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 March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Borgarnes in March?

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

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