Húsavík weather in August (North Iceland, Iceland)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Húsavík during August? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

During August, Húsavík usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The summer season is characteristic of August. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 13°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 8°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Húsavík in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. Typically around 15 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

With about 136 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Húsavík. 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 Húsavík climate page with graphs.

 

Húsavík, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 89 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 136 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 23% *  

* Data from: Akureyri, Iceland (52 KM, 32 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.

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

9/10

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