Reykjavík weather in August (Capital Region, Iceland)

Curious about the August weather in Reykjavík? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In August, Reykjavík typically experiences moderate temperatures and high rainfall. August falls within the summer season. Daytime temperatures hover around 15°C, while nights can cool down to about 9°C.

Reykjavík in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 109 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 18 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 154 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June and July generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Reykjavík climate page with graphs.

 

Reykjavík, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Water Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 109 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 81%  

Windspeed 18 km/h  

Sunshine 154 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 31%  

Where to go in Iceland in August

Find out more about the weather in Iceland in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Reykjavík in August?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 11°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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