Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Iceland this August.
The Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Iceland, a region in Iceland, typically experiences mild weather in August, with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) in Ólafsvík. In August, it is summer.
To get a sense of August's typical temperatures in the key spots of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, explore the map below. Click on a point for an in-depth look.
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Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Snæfellsnes Peninsula.
Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in August: blue is cold, red is hot.
Expect daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) in Ólafsvík. That makes August a moderate month for the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Iceland.
After dark, Ólafsvík cools to about 9°C (48°F) on an average August night.
Ólafsvík usually sees around 166 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.
We have much more information about the climate in the Snæfellsnes Peninsula.
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