What is the weather like in Iceland during March?

Iceland's March weather brings temperatures between -2°C to 4°C with rapid changes throughout the day. Travelers should prepare for a mix of conditions that can shift from snow to rain to sunshine within hours. The South Coast near Vik experiences strong winds while inland regions around Thingvellir National Park offer more predictable conditions. At locations like Fosshotel Nupar guests often experience the full range of Iceland's weather patterns showcasing the country's dynamic climate in a single day.

What are the chances of seeing Northern Lights in Iceland during March?

Northern Lights viewing success rates reach 56% during March in Iceland. The best viewing spots are found away from urban areas with hotels like Stracta in Hella and Fosshotel Nupar providing prime observation points. As one guest shared: "We saw the Northern Lights on three consecutive nights in March from the Hotel Nupar's viewing area where the dark skies and minimal light pollution created perfect viewing conditions."

What are the best activities to do in Iceland during March?

March visitors can explore ice caves at Vatnajökull glacier search for Northern Lights join Golden Circle tours and relax in geothermal spas. The Blue Lagoon and Sky Lagoon provide a unique experience as winter temperatures meet warm waters. Glacier hiking at Sólheimajökull is particularly good during March when ice conditions are stable. A recent visitor noted: "The March conditions were perfect for ice cave exploration at Vatnajökull with the winter ice still solid but weather warm enough for comfortable hiking."

What type of accommodation is recommended for Iceland in March?

Recommended lodging includes Fosshotel Nupar and Hotel Stracta in Hella both known for their Northern Lights viewing access. In Reykjavik Hotel Klettur stands out for its central location and winter amenities. A recent guest shared: "Hotel Stracta's location away from city lights made it perfect for Northern Lights viewing in March plus their hot tubs were wonderful after cold day tours."

What wildlife can I spot in Iceland during March?

March visitors can expect to see Icelandic horses seals at Ytri Tunga beach and various seabirds. While puffins are absent whale watching tours from Akureyri often yield sightings. Local guides at Hotel Rjúkandi point to March as an excellent time for seal watching at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon where the animals are frequently spotted on ice floes.

Which waterfalls are accessible in Iceland during March?

Major waterfalls including Gullfoss Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss remain accessible during March. While paths near Seljalandsfoss can be icy tour companies like Arctic Adventures provide safety gear for visitors. A traveler observation notes: "March offered spectacular views of partially frozen waterfalls especially at Gullfoss where the winter ice formations were still visible but spring melt was beginning."

Iceland Tours in March 2027

10 best Iceland trips in March 2027

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6 Day - Iceland Ring Road Small-Group Tour
4.8 (43 traveler reviews)
"Traveling through the east, west, south, and north felt like visiting four different countries in one trip."
Eman, traveled in October
Duration
6 days
Destinations
Reykjavik, Thingvellir National Park, Geysir, Gullfoss,Seljaland,Skogafoss,Reynisfjara,Vik,Reynisdrangar Cliffs,Myrdalsjokull,Fjadrargljufur,Jokulsarlon,Hofn,Djupivogur,Egilsstadir,Borgarfjörður,Dettifoss,Myvatn,Dimmuborgir,Skutustadagigar,Godafoss,Akureyri,Hvitserkur,Laugarbakki,Grábrók Volcano,Hraunfossar,Borgarnes+23 more
Age Range
Ages 6+
Operated in
English
Operator
BusTravel Iceland
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US$1,974per person
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2 Mar, 2027
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7 Mar, 2027
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6 Day - Around Iceland Adventure
4.6 (540 traveler reviews) award winner
"The planned sights visited were incredible and the hotels we stayed at were in great locations."
Hasan, traveled in May
Duration
6 days
Destinations
Thingvellir National Park, Geysir, Gullfoss, Seljaland,Skogar,Reynisfjara,Kirkjubaejarklaustur,Skaftafell,Vatnajokull National Park,Jokulsarlon,Djupivogur,Egilsstadir,Modrudalur,Myvatn,Mount Namaskard,Hverfjall Volcano,Dimmuborgir,Godafoss,Akureyri,Dalvik,Siglufjordur,Laugarbakki,Borgarfjörður,Reykholt+20 more
Age Range
Ages 8+
Operated in
English
Operator
Arctic Adventures
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US$2,427per person
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1 Mar, 2027
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2 Mar, 2027
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Iceland Northern Lights & Golden Circle
4.9 (70 traveler reviews)
"Comprehensive, accommodating to individual needs and desires, excellent tour."
Elizabeth, traveled in December
Duration
5 days
Destinations
Reykjavik, Thingvellir National Park, Dover, Gullfoss,Solheimajokull,Skogafoss,Seljaland+3 more
Age Range
Ages 12+
Country Region
South Iceland
Operated in
English
Operator
G Adventures
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US$1,999per person
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4 Mar, 2027
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6 Mar, 2027
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Iceland Escape
3.9 (8 traveler reviews)
"We were happy with all the arrangements and the trip was absolutely awesome. The hotel was at a prefect location."
DONNA, traveled in February
Duration
5 days
Destinations
Reykjavik, Geysir, Gullfoss, Thingvellir National Park,Keflavik+1 more
Age Range
Ages 6+
Country Region
South Iceland
Operated in
English
Operator
Wingbuddy
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US$1,149per person
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2 Mar, 2027
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5 Mar, 2027
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Iceland Discovery
4.7 (23 traveler reviews)
"I highly recommend the!! FlyBus Reykjavik Excursions were exceptional!!"
DOROTHY, traveled in November
Duration
7 days
Destinations
Reykjavik, Blue Lagoon, Vik, Skogafoss, Myrdalsjokull,Reynisfjara,Fludir,Geysir,Gullfoss,Thingvellir National Park+5 more
Age Range
Ages 6+
Country Region
Iceland South CoastSouth Iceland+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Wingbuddy
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US$1,949per person
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2 Mar, 2027
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5 Mar, 2027
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Journeys: Explore Iceland National Geographic
5.0 (1 traveler review)
"Met our high expectations."
Michael, traveled in July
Duration
9 days
Destinations
Reykjavik, Skaftafell, Vik, Reynisfjara, Skogafoss, Selfoss,Gullfoss,Dover,Thingvellir National Park,Snaefellsjokull National Park+4 more
Age Range
Ages 12+
Country Region
South Iceland
Operated in
English
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National Geographic Expeditions with G Adventures
20% Off
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US$4,239per person
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20 Mar, 2027
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8 Day - Iceland Ring Road Tour
4.4 (128 traveler reviews)
"Walking on the glacier was quite an experience and luckily we were not very cold. The coach was clean and comfortable and our driver handled the road expertly."
Brenda, traveled in April
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Reykjavik, Thingvellir National Park, Geysir, Gullfoss,Seljaland,Skogafoss,Reynisfjara,Kirkjubaejarklaustur,Myrdalsjokull,Eyjafjallajokull,Skaftafell,Vatnajokull National Park,Jokulsarlon,Djupivogur,Egilsstadir,Myvatn,Mount Namaskard,Hverfjall Volcano,Godafoss,Akureyri,Dalvik,Siglufjordur,Grábrók Volcano,Reykholt+20 more
Age Range
Ages 8+
Operated in
English
Operator
Arctic Adventures
20% Off
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US$2,670per person
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1 Mar, 2027
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2 Mar, 2027
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Geysers, Glaciers and Waterfalls - 6-Day Self-Drive
4.9 (7 traveler reviews)
Duration
6 days
Destinations
Keflavik, Reykjavik, Thingvellir National Park, Geysir,Gullfoss,Fludir,Selfoss,Seljaland,Skogafoss,Reynisfjara,Vik,Fjadrargljufur,Kirkjubaejarklaustur,Skaftafell,Jokulsarlon,Blue Lagoon+12 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Country Region
Iceland South CoastSouth Iceland+1 more
Operated in
English, German,Italian,French,Spanish+3 more
Operator
Snaeland Travel
20% Off
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US$1,035per person
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1 Mar, 2027
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2 Mar, 2027
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6-Day Reykjavík City Break with Golden Circle
5.0 (6 traveler reviews)
Duration
6 days
Destinations
Reykjavik, Selfoss, Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss,Fludir,Geysir,Vik,Skogafoss,Reynisfjara,Seljaland+6 more
Age Range
Ages 12+
Country Region
South Iceland
Operated in
English
Operator
Snaeland Travel
20% Off
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US$943per person
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1 Mar, 2027
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2 Mar, 2027
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8 Day - Ultimate Iceland Highlight Hitter
4.4 (59 traveler reviews)
"Every waterfall is different, every day the landscape is different. I thought the value was fantastic as well."
ELYSE, traveled in May
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Reykjavik, Thingvellir National Park, Geysir, Gullfoss,Seljaland,Skogafoss,Kirkjubaejarklaustur,Skaftafell,Jokulsarlon,Djupivogur,Egilsstadir,Dettifoss,Myvatn,Godafoss,Akureyri,Dalvik,Siglufjordur,Laugarbakki,Reykholt,Borgarnes,Snaefellsjokull National Park+17 more
Age Range
Ages 8+
Operated in
English
Operator
Arctic Adventures
20% Off
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US$3,074per person
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1 Mar, 2027
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5 Days Land of Northern Lights
4.5 (176 traveler reviews)
"Even through the glitches that we encountered he always kept us informed and calm."
Susan, traveled in March
Duration
5 days
Destinations
Keflavik, Reykjavik, Blue Lagoon, Hella, Eyjafjallajokull,Seljaland,Skogar,Solheimajokull,Myrdalsjokull,Reynisfjara,Vik,Geysir,Gullfoss,Thingvellir National Park+9 more
Age Range
Ages 8+
Country Region
Iceland South CoastSouth Iceland+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
GJ Travel
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US$1,301per person
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2 Mar, 2027
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7 Day - Iceland Ring Road & Snæfellsnes Peninsula Small-Group Tour
4.6 (78 traveler reviews)
"Well organised, very knowledgeable. We had a very good time."
Collin, traveled in October
Duration
7 days
Destinations
Reykjavik, Thingvellir National Park, Geysir, Gullfoss,Seljaland,Skogar,Reynisfjara,Vik,Myrdalsjokull,Jokulsarlon,Fjadrargljufur,Hofn,Djupivogur,Egilsstadir,Borgarfjörður,Dettifoss,Myvatn,Dimmuborgir,Skutustadagigar,Godafoss,Akureyri,Hvitserkur,Laugarbakki,Snæfellsnes,Kirkjufell Mountain,Snaefellsjokull National Park,Djupalonssandur,Arnarstapi+24 more
Age Range
Ages 6+
Operated in
English
Operator
BusTravel Iceland
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1 Mar, 2027
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2 Mar, 2027
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5-Day Small Group Northern Lights Hunt & Glacier Lagoon Tour
4.8 (31 traveler reviews)
"The tour was great! He had funny stories to share and knew a lot about Iceland."
Michele, traveled in January
Duration
5 days
Destinations
Reykjavik, Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss, Vik,Fludir,Geysir,Skaftafell,Kirkjubaejarklaustur,Jokulsarlon,Selfoss,Blue Lagoon,Skogafoss,Reynisfjara,Seljaland+10 more
Age Range
Ages 12+
Country Region
Iceland South CoastSouth Iceland+1 more
Operated in
English, German
Operator
Snaeland Travel
10% Off
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US$1,002per person
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4 Mar, 2027
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Land of the Northern Lights - 5 days
4.4 (182 traveler reviews)
"The Northern Lights were spectacular. Very well organized and full of activities without overloading the guests."
Maher, traveled in February
Duration
5 days
Destinations
Reykjavik, Blue Lagoon, Hella, Eyjafjallajokull, Skogafoss,Solheimajokull,Reynisfjara,Vik,Geysir,Gullfoss,Thingvellir National Park+6 more
Age Range
Ages 8+
Country Region
Iceland South CoastSouth Iceland+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
On The Go Tours
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2 Mar, 2027
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8 Days Northern Lights Exploration
4.7 (102 traveler reviews)
"There were so many tours to choose from, so pleased I went with GJ Tours… the smaller group, itinerary, and exceptional tour guide/drive, Thor."
Erin, traveled in November
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Reykjavik, Grábrók Volcano, Hraunfossar, Reykholt,Borgarnes,Kirkjufell Mountain,Grundarfjordur,Thingvellir National Park,Geysir,Gullfoss,Hella,Eyjafjallajokull,Skogafoss,Reynisfjara,Kirkjubaejarklaustur,Jokulsarlon,Skaftafell,Vik,Seljaland,Blue Lagoon+16 more
Age Range
Ages 8+
Operated in
English
Operator
GJ Travel
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US$2,847per person
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5 Mar, 2027
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12 Mar, 2027
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