Hofsós weather in August (North Iceland, Iceland)

Is Hofsós a good destination in August, weather-wise? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for August in Hofsós includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is typically considered a summer month. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 13°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 7°C.

Precipitation

Hofsós in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 90 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 16 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

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

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Hofsós. June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Hofsós, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 90 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 136 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 23% *  

Data from: Akureyri, Iceland (65 KM, 40 Miles).

Where to go in Iceland in August

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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

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