Leirá weather in August (West Iceland, Iceland)

Is Leirá a good destination in August, weather-wise? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In August, Leirá tends to experience moderate temperatures and high rainfall. August is a notable month of the summer season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 15°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 9°C.

Precipitation

Leirá in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 101 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 17 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 154 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June and July typically offer 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 Leirá climate page with graphs.

 

Leirá, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 101 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 154 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 31% *  

Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (31 KM, 19 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

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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