Capital Region weather in August
Are you planning a trip to Capital Region in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Capital Region in August?
Capital Region is a region in Iceland. August in Capital Region generally has moderate temperatures, with high precipitation. The month of August is in the summer season.
You can expect moderate maximum daytime temperatures of around 15°C and nighttime temperatures around 9°C in Reykjavík.
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Álftanes with an average of 107 mm to high rainfall in Mosfellsbær with 112 mm. The city Reykjavík usually sees around 154 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.
For specific regional insights in Capital Region for August, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Capital Region climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Capital Region?
Reykjavík
In August Reykjavík generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Kópavogur
In August Kópavogur generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Hafnarfjördur
In August Hafnarfjördur generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Mosfellsbær
In August Mosfellsbær generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Garðabær
In August Garðabær generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Capital Region, in Iceland.
Is August the best time to visit Capital Region?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Reykjavík, August may not be the ideal time to visit Capital Region.
Generally speaking, June and July provide tolerable weather in Reykjavík. The weather in January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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