Hofstaðir weather in August (North Iceland, Iceland)

Planning a trip to Hofstaðir in August? This guide provides all the details you need.

In August, Hofstaðir generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is a summer month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 13°C, while night temperatures can drop to 7°C.

Hofstaðir in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. Typically around 17 days of rainfall is expected.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 136 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm July typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, 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 Hofstaðir climate page with graphs.

 

Hofstaðir, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 89 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 136 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 23% *  

* Data from: Akureyri, Iceland (58 KM, 36 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 Hofstaðir 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

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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