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Akranes weather in August (West Iceland, Iceland)

Interested in knowing the climate of Akranes in August? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

August in Akranes generally includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. August is typically considered a summer month. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 14°C, cooling down at night to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Akranes in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 104 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 17 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 154 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm July typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Akranes, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 14°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 11°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 56%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 104 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 81% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 18 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 154 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 31% *  
Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (22 KM, 13 Miles).

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 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

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