Reykjavík weather in August (Capital Region, Iceland)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Reykjavík this August? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Reykjavík includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. The summer season takes place during August. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 15°C, cooling down at night to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Reykjavík in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 109 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 18 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 154 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

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 and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Reykjavík.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Iceland? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Iceland. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.