Búðardalur weather in August (West Iceland, Iceland)

What weather conditions can you expect in Búðardalur this August? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The typical weather for August in Búðardalur includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is known for being in the summer season. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 14°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 7°C.

Precipitation

Búðardalur in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 88 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 17 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 166 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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 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.

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

Interested in more climate information?

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