Weather in August in North Iceland
Planning a journey to North Iceland this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in North Iceland in August?
North 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 Siglufjörður at 11°C to mild in Laugar at 14°C. At night it cools down to 7°C in Laugar and 7°C in Siglufjörður.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Raufarhöfn with an average of 59 mm to high rainfall in Dalvík with 109 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 136 hours of sunlight anticipated in Akureyri. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of North Iceland in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our North Iceland climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in North Iceland?
Akureyri
In August Akureyri generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Húsavík
In August Húsavík generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Laugar
In August Laugar generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Blönduós
In August Blönduós generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Siglufjörður
In August Siglufjörður generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is August the best time to visit North Iceland?
In our opinion, August is one of the best times to visit North Iceland, but the weather is often unpleasant in Akureyri.
Generally speaking, June, July and August provide unpleasant weather in Akureyri.
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