Eyjafjaroarsveit weather in August (North Iceland, Iceland)

Is August a good time to explore Eyjafjaroarsveit weather-wise? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The month of August in Eyjafjaroarsveit typically brings moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. August marks the summer season. Expect temperatures to climb to 13°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 6°C.

Precipitation

Eyjafjaroarsveit in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 93 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 15 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 136 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. June, 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 Eyjafjaroarsveit climate page with graphs.

 

Eyjafjaroarsveit, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Water Temperature 8°C *  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 93 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 136 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 23% *  

Data from: Akureyri, Iceland (12 KM, 7 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 8°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

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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