Búðardalur weather in August (West Iceland, Iceland)

Looking to travel to Búðardalur in August? This guide provides all the details you need.

In August, Búðardalur generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. August falls within the summer season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 14°C, while night temperatures can drop to 7°C.

Búðardalur in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 88 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 17 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area enjoys a balanced 166 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. July and August typically offer 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 Búðardalur climate page with graphs.

 

Búðardalur, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 88 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 166 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 33% *  

* Data from: Stykkishólmur, Iceland (45 KM, 28 Miles).

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.

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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 Búðardalur 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.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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