Stykkishólmur weather in August (West Iceland, Iceland)

Interested in knowing the climate of Stykkishólmur in August? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In August, the weather in Stykkishólmur generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is known for being in the summer season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 13°C. But by evening, they drop to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Stykkishólmur in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 93 mm for the month. Typically around 15 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 166 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Stykkishólmur, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Water Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 93 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 81%  

Windspeed 18 km/h  

Sunshine 166 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 33%  

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.

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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 10°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

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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