Temperature in North Iceland in August

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in North Iceland, Iceland this August.

North Iceland, Iceland, a region in Iceland, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in August ranging from 11°C (52°F) in Grímsey to 14°C (57°F) in Laugar. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C (45°F) in Laugar and 8°C (46°F) in Grímsey. August is part of the summer season

What is the temperature of the different cities in North Iceland, Iceland in August?

To get a sense of August's typical temperatures in the key spots of North Iceland, explore the map below. Click on a point for an in-depth look.

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Best Places to Visit in North Iceland in August

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in August: blue is cold, red is hot.

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North Iceland temperatures in August: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in North Iceland, Iceland in August?

Akureyri averages a daytime high of 13°C (55°F) in August, which is moderate for North Iceland, Iceland.

How cold does it get at night in North Iceland, Iceland in August?

Nighttime temperatures in Akureyri typically drop to around 6°C (43°F) in August.

What is the warmest city in August in North Iceland, Iceland?

Laugar tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 7°C (45°F).

What is the coldest city in August in North Iceland, Iceland?

Our database indicates that in August, Grímsey is the city with the coolest temperatures in North Iceland, Iceland. You can expect daytime highs of 11°C (52°F) and nighttime lows close to 8°C (46°F).

How much sun does North Iceland, Iceland get in August?

Across North Iceland, Iceland, sunshine in August ranges from overcast in Raufarhöfn (92 hours) to moderately sunny in Akureyri (136 hours).

What is the water temperature in August?

The water temperature averages approximately 8°C (46°F) in Akureyri this month, generally too cold for comfortable swimming.

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