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February · climate normalsCold days and a month score of 15/100

Hafnarfjörður in February

Poor · 15/100Beach 9/100
High / low3° / -2°daily averages
Precipitation137 mm18 wet days
Sea5°surface temperature
64.07° N, 21.94° WElevation 39 mUTC+0 · Greenwich Mean Time
When to goHafnarfjörður · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec15February
Best timeJun–Aug
February: high / low3° / -2°
iWhat to expect

The weather in February

In February, Hafnarfjörður averages daytime highs of 3° and night-time lows of -2° — cold weather by day. Expect around 137 mm of precipitation spread over about 18 wet days, with average cloud cover near 54%.

Temperatures are much the same as in January, and March is warmer again by about 1°. The sea averages 5°, too cold for most swimmers.

February scores 15/100 — poor conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 10th of the twelve months for Hafnarfjörður. For the most comfortable weather, consider June, July and August instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 09:24 and sets at 18:01 local time, giving 8 h 36 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 176 minutes over the month.

Why 15/100?

How the score for February is built
Comfort · 42%0%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%60%

Beach score this month: 9/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

February against the year

Full climate guide

Festivals in the region in February

Only the month is given: the exact dates change from year to year.

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Around Hafnarfjörður this month

Reykjavík
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Reykjavík

Capital Region · 7.9 km N
3°Feb high
18wet days
15score
Reykjavík
Garðabær
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Garðabær

Capital Region · 2.5 km N
3°Feb high
18wet days
15score
Garðabær
Keflavík
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Keflavík

Southern Peninsula · 31 km W
4°Feb high
17wet days
15score
Keflavík
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Iceland's best in February

Where to go in February
Reykjavík
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Reykjavík

Capital Region
3°Feb high
18wet days
15score
Reykjavík
Keflavík
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Keflavík

Southern Peninsula
4°Feb high
17wet days
15score
Keflavík
Selfoss
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Selfoss

South
4°Feb high
18wet days
15score
Selfoss
Garðabær
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Garðabær

Capital Region
3°Feb high
18wet days
15score
Garðabær
·Questions

Hafnarfjörður in February: quick answers

Is February a good time to visit Hafnarfjörður?

February scores 15/100 for Hafnarfjörður, which we rate as poor. Average highs are 3°C with 18 wet days.

How warm is Hafnarfjörður in February?

Daytime highs average 3°C and night-time lows -2°C in February.

Does it rain a lot in Hafnarfjörður in February?

Hafnarfjörður receives about 137 mm of precipitation in February, falling on around 18 days.

Can you swim in Hafnarfjörður in February?

The sea averages 5°C in February, cold for most swimmers.