Weather in August in Iceland
Are you planning a trip a to Iceland in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Iceland in August?
August in Iceland generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. During August, summer is in full swing.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is cold in Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon at 10°C and mild in Hella at 16°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 9°C in Hella and 6°C in Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Raufarhöfn with an average of 59 mm to heavy rainfall in Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon with 209 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 154 hours of sunlight expected in Reykjavík. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For specific regional insights in Iceland for August, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Iceland climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Iceland?
Reykjavík
In August Reykjavík generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Akureyri
In August Akureyri generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Keflavík
In August Keflavík generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Höfn
In August Höfn generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Selfoss
In August Selfoss generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Iceland?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Reykjavík, August may not be the ideal time to visit Iceland.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June and July offering mostly tolerable weather in Reykjavík. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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