Swimming in Iceland in february 2025 Sea temperature by city in february
Do you want to go to the beach in Iceland in february 2025? Is it the right month to go for pleasant temperatures and staying in the water for a long time? The answer is on this page with the sea temperatures in february in Iceland by city and our opinion on the chances of enjoying pleasant sea conditions.
Sea temperature in Iceland in february 2025
Here, find the average sea temperature in Iceland in february in several coastal cities.
South West
42°F
min: 41°F / max: 44°F
43°F
min: 42°F / max: 45°F
Keflavík
42°F
min: 40°F / max: 44°F
Suðurnesjabær
42°F
min: 40°F / max: 44°F
Kopavogur
42°F
min: 40°F / max: 44°F
Mosfellsbaer
42°F
min: 41°F / max: 44°F
North
37°F
min: 33°F / max: 40°F
36°F
min: 33°F / max: 40°F
36°F
min: 32°F / max: 40°F
Húsavík
36°F
min: 33°F / max: 40°F
Hvitserkur
36°F
min: 32°F / max: 40°F
Miðgarðar
36°F
min: 32°F / max: 40°F
West
40°F
min: 39°F / max: 42°F
38°F
min: 36°F / max: 39°F
37°F
min: 36°F / max: 39°F
Arnarstapi
37°F
min: 36°F / max: 39°F
Akranes
42°F
min: 40°F / max: 44°F
Westfjords
38°F
min: 34°F / max: 42°F
38°F
min: 34°F / max: 42°F
38°F
min: 34°F / max: 42°F
Flatey island
38°F
min: 36°F / max: 39°F
Hornstrandir
38°F
min: 34°F / max: 42°F
East
43°F
min: 42°F / max: 44°F
Djúpivogur
43°F
min: 41°F / max: 44°F
43°F
min: 41°F / max: 44°F
South
46°F
min: 45°F / max: 47°F
Dyrholaey
46°F
min: 45°F / max: 47°F
Vestmannaeyjar (Vestmann island)
46°F
min: 45°F / max: 47°F
Where should you go swimming in Iceland in the month of february?
Swimming in Iceland in february is freezing
In february in Iceland swimming conditions are generally the same everywhere.
Forget about swimming in Reykjavík, Akureyri, Borgarnes, Djúpavík, Grindavík, Hofn, Ísafjörður, Ólafsvík, Patreksfjörður, Raufarhöfn, Siglufjördur, Snaefellsnes, Vík í Mýrdal, Arnarstapi, Djúpivogur, Dyrholaey, Flatey island, Hornstrandir, Húsavík, Hvitserkur, Jokulsarlon, Keflavík, Miðgarðar, Suðurnesjabær, Þórshöfn, Akranes, Dalvik, Kopavogur, Mosfellsbaer, Seltjarnarnes, Vestmannaeyjar (Vestmann island) and Vogar in february! The water temperature is freezing, reaching as low as 41°F (and only 44°F at the best of times). Our advice: plan on sightseeing, and don't bring your beach towel!
Where to go swimming in Iceland in february: the map of sea temperatures
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freezing swimmingWater temperature and seasonal norms in february
Reykjavík
| February | |||
| Average sea temperature | 42°F | ||
| Minimum sea temperature | 41°F | ||
| Maximum sea temperature | 44°F | ||
| Average outside temperature | 34°F | ||
| Maximum outside temperature | 38°F | ||
| Minimum outside temperature | 32°F | ||
| Precipitation | 4.7in | ||
| Number of days of precipitation | 8 jour(s) (28%) | ||
| Cloud cover | 66% | ||
| Our opinion | freezing swimming |
More information on swimming in Reykjavík in february
Akureyri
| February | |||
| Average sea temperature | 37°F | ||
| Minimum sea temperature | 33°F | ||
| Maximum sea temperature | 40°F | ||
| Average outside temperature | 23°F | ||
| Maximum outside temperature | 31°F | ||
| Minimum outside temperature | 18°F | ||
| Precipitation | 6.6in | ||
| Number of days of precipitation | 11 jour(s) (36%) | ||
| Cloud cover | 69% | ||
| Our opinion | freezing swimming |
More information on swimming in Akureyri in february
Borgarnes
| February | |||
| Average sea temperature | 40°F | ||
| Minimum sea temperature | 39°F | ||
| Maximum sea temperature | 42°F | ||
| Average outside temperature | 34°F | ||
| Maximum outside temperature | 38°F | ||
| Minimum outside temperature | 32°F | ||
| Precipitation | 4.7in | ||
| Number of days of precipitation | 8 jour(s) (28%) | ||
| Cloud cover | 66% | ||
| Our opinion | freezing swimming |
More information on swimming in Borgarnes in february
Djúpavík
| February | |||
| Average sea temperature | 38°F | ||
| Minimum sea temperature | 34°F | ||
| Maximum sea temperature | 42°F | ||
| Average outside temperature | 31°F | ||
| Maximum outside temperature | 34°F | ||
| Minimum outside temperature | 29°F | ||
| Precipitation | 2.6in | ||
| Number of days of precipitation | 4 jour(s) (13%) | ||
| Cloud cover | 64% | ||
| Our opinion | freezing swimming |
More information on swimming in Djúpavík in february
Grindavík
| February | |||
| Average sea temperature | 43°F | ||
| Minimum sea temperature | 42°F | ||
| Maximum sea temperature | 45°F | ||
| Average outside temperature | 40°F | ||
| Maximum outside temperature | 41°F | ||
| Minimum outside temperature | 38°F | ||
| Precipitation | 6.8in | ||
| Number of days of precipitation | 12 jour(s) (41%) | ||
| Cloud cover | 67% | ||
| Our opinion | freezing swimming |
More information on swimming in Grindavík in february
List of coastal cities in Iceland
| Reykjavík in february | freezing swimming |
| Akureyri in february | freezing swimming |
| Borgarnes in february | freezing swimming |
| Djúpavík in february | freezing swimming |
| Grindavík in february | freezing swimming |
| Hofn in february | freezing swimming |
| Ísafjörður in february | freezing swimming |
| Ólafsvík in february | freezing swimming |
| Patreksfjörður in february | freezing swimming |
| Raufarhöfn in february | freezing swimming |
| Siglufjördur in february | freezing swimming |
| Snaefellsnes in february | freezing swimming |
| Vík í Mýrdal in february | freezing swimming |
| Arnarstapi in february | freezing swimming |
| Djúpivogur in february | freezing swimming |
| Dyrholaey in february | freezing swimming |
| Flatey island in february | freezing swimming |
| Hornstrandir in february | freezing swimming |
| Húsavík in february | freezing swimming |
| Hvitserkur in february | freezing swimming |
| Jokulsarlon in february | freezing swimming |
| Keflavík in february | freezing swimming |
| Miðgarðar in february | freezing swimming |
| Suðurnesjabær in february | freezing swimming |
| Þórshöfn in february | freezing swimming |
| Akranes in february | freezing swimming |
| Dalvik in february | freezing swimming |
| Kopavogur in february | freezing swimming |
| Mosfellsbaer in february | freezing swimming |
| Seltjarnarnes in february | freezing swimming |
| Vestmannaeyjar (Vestmann island) in february | freezing swimming |
| Vogar in february | freezing swimming |