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Kópavogur weather in August (Capital Region, Iceland)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Kópavogur this August? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

During August, Kópavogur usually has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. August is part of summer. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 15°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Kópavogur in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 111 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 18 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With about 154 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

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

 

Kópavogur, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 11°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 59%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 111 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 81% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 18 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 154 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 31% *  
Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (2 KM, 1 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. 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.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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