Fossatún weather in August (West Iceland, Iceland)

What's the typical weather in Fossatún for August? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In August, Fossatún tends to experience moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During August, the summer season is in full swing. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 14°C. At night, it falls to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Fossatún in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 97 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 17 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 154 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Fossatún. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Fossatún, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 97 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 154 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 31% *  

Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (53 KM, 33 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

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