Hellissandur weather in August (West Iceland, Iceland)

Is Hellissandur a good destination in August, weather-wise? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

August in Hellissandur generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 13°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 9°C.

Precipitation

Hellissandur in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 83 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 16 days.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 166 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

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 Hellissandur climate page with graphs.

 

Hellissandur, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 83 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 166 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 33% *  

Data from: Stykkishólmur, Iceland (57 KM, 35 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

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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