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Hjalteyri weather in August (Iceland)

Planning a trip to Hjalteyri in August? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In August, Hjalteyri generally has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. August falls within the summer season. Daytime temperatures hover around 13°C, while nights can cool down to about 7°C.

Hjalteyri in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 103 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 15 days.

The city usually sees around 136 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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 in August and which places have the best weather 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 Hjalteyri 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. 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 in August.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

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