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Kjalarnes weather in August (Iceland)

Curious about the August weather in Kjalarnes? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In August, Kjalarnes typically experiences moderate temperatures and high rainfall. August is a summer month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 15°C, while night temperatures can drop to 9°C.

Kjalarnes in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 103 mm for the month. Typically around 17 days of rainfall is expected.

The area enjoys a balanced 154 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June and July generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kjalarnes, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 11°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 58%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 103 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 81% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 18 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 154 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 31% *  
* Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (12 KM, 7 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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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 Kjalarnes 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 11°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
9/10

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