Garðabær weather in August (Capital Region, Iceland)

What is the weather forecast for Garðabær in August? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

In August, Garðabær typically experiences moderate temperatures and high rainfall. During August, you’ll experience the summer season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 15°C. But by evening, they drop to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Garðabær in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 111 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 18 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 154 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June and July typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, 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 Garðabær climate page with graphs.

 

Garðabær, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Water Temperature 11°C *  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 111 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 154 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 31% *  

Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (5 KM, 3 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 11°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

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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