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Hjalteyri weather in August (Iceland)

What should you pack for a trip to Hjalteyri in August? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

During August, Hjalteyri usually has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. August is known for being in the summer season. Expect temperatures to climb to 13°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 7°C.

Precipitation

Hjalteyri in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 103 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 15 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 136 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 Hjalteyri. July typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Hjalteyri, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 13°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 8°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 50%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 103 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 77% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 136 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 23% *  
Data from: Akureyri, Iceland (19 KM, 11 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
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

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