Djúpivogur weather in August (East Iceland, Iceland)

What should you pack for a trip to Djúpivogur in August? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In August, Djúpivogur tends to experience low temperatures and high rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 12°C, cooling down at night to around 8°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Djúpivogur in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 118 mm for the month. Typically around 15 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 130 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Djúpivogur. July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Djúpivogur, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 118 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 130 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Höfn, Iceland (63 KM, 39 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

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

Interested in more climate information?

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