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Hrífunes weather in August (South Iceland, Iceland)

How is the weather in Hrífunes in August? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In August, Hrífunes typically experiences moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. August is a summer month. Daytime temperatures hover around 14°C, while nights can cool down to about 8°C.

Hrífunes in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 186 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 19 days of rain.

The area enjoys a balanced 137 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Hrífunes . July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Hrífunes , monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 14°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 63%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 186 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
HumidityHumidity 81% *  
SunshineSunshine 137 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 27% *  
* Data from: Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Iceland (26 KM, 16 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 Hrífunes 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
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10

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