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North Iceland Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in North Iceland, Iceland in August.

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Akureyri Húsavík Laugar Blönduós

Planning a trip to North Iceland, Iceland this August? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in North Iceland in August

North Iceland, Iceland is a region in Iceland. August in North Iceland generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. August falls during the summer season.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from cold in Grímsey at 11°C (52°F) to mild in Laugar at 14°C (57°F). At night it cools down to 7°C (45°F) in Laugar and 8°C (46°F) in Grímsey.

For specific regional insights in North Iceland, Iceland, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Raufarhöfn with an average of 59 mm (2.3 in) to high rainfall in Dalvík with 109 mm (4.3 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Akureyri gets around 136 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

Explore North Iceland by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in North Iceland — and find the best time to visit. (based on Akureyri)

January0°C (32°F) February0°C (32°F) March0°C (32°F) April3°C (37°F) May6°C (43°F) June11°C (52°F) This monthJuly13°C (55°F) August13°C (55°F) September9°C (48°F) October4°C (39°F) November1°C (34°F) December0°C (32°F)
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Best Places to Visit in North Iceland in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across North Iceland.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in North Iceland

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in North Iceland, Iceland?

Temperature range in North Iceland (August)

Precipitation variation in North Iceland (August)

Akureyri

In August Akureyri generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

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August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
154 hours
136 hours
85 hours
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Akureyri →

Húsavík

In August Húsavík generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
154 hours
136 hours
85 hours
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Húsavík →

Laugar

In August Laugar generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
154 hours
136 hours
85 hours
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
poor
Climate in Laugar →

Blönduós

In August Blönduós generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Blönduós →

Siglufjörður

In August Siglufjörður generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
154 hours
136 hours
85 hours
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Siglufjörður →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in North Iceland, in Iceland.

In our records: Iceland August extremes

Notable August records observed across cities in Iceland in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest August day in Iceland reached 30°C (86°F) in Patreksfjörður on August 29, 2004.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in North Iceland in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Akureyri 13°C (55°F) 6°C (43°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
Húsavík 13°C (55°F) 8°C (46°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Laugar 14°C (57°F) 7°C (45°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Blönduós 13°C (55°F) 8°C (46°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Siglufjörður 11°C (52°F) 7°C (45°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Reykjahlíð 14°C (57°F) 7°C (45°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)

North Iceland weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in North Iceland, Iceland in August?

Expect unpleasant weather across North Iceland, Iceland in August. The popular destination of Akureyri averages 13°C (55°F) by day and 6°C (43°F) at night during this summer month.

What is the average temperature in North Iceland, Iceland in August?

Daytime temperatures in Akureyri peak at roughly 13°C (55°F) in August, dropping to about 6°C (43°F) overnight.

Does North Iceland, Iceland get a lot of rain in August?

Not particularly. Akureyri averages just 96 mm (3.8 in) of rain in August, making it a mostly dry month for North Iceland, Iceland.

Is August a Good Time to Visit North Iceland, Iceland?

In our opinion, August is one of the best times to visit North Iceland, Iceland, but the weather is often unpleasant in Akureyri.

Generally speaking, June, July and August provide unpleasant weather in Akureyri.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in North Iceland.

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