Gardur weather in August (Reykjanes, Iceland)

How is the weather in Gardur in August? This guide provides all the details you need.

In August, Gardur typically experiences moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 13°C. But by evening, they drop to around 10°C.

Gardur in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 107 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 17 days of rain are anticipated.

The area enjoys a balanced 154 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Gardur. June and July typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, August, 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 Gardur climate page with graphs.

 

Gardur, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 107 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 154 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 31% *  

* Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (37 KM, 23 Miles).

Where to go in Iceland in August

Find out more about the weather in Iceland in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Gardur in August?

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 in August.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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