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Weather in August in South Iceland

Considering a trip to South Iceland this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in South Iceland in August?

South Iceland is a region in Iceland. August in South Iceland generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Solheimahjaleiga at 11°C to mild in Hella at 16°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C in Hella and 7°C in Solheimahjaleiga.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Sprengisandur with an average of 96 mm to heavy rainfall in Solheimahjaleiga with 196 mm.

Average sunshine

Höfn enjoys a balanced 130 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of South Iceland in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our South Iceland climate page.

Where to go in South Iceland in August

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the South Iceland on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in South Iceland?

Höfn

In August Höfn generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Höfn
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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<<   July July
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12°C 
8°C 
141 hours 
119 mm 
15 days 
poor 
12°C 
8°C 
130 hours 
152 mm 
16 days 
poor 
10°C 
6°C 
114 hours 
227 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Höfn

Selfoss

In August Selfoss 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.

Selfoss
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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<<   July July
<<  
15°C 
10°C 
168 hours 
99 mm 
17 days 
15°C 
9°C 
154 hours 
124 mm 
18 days 
12°C 
7°C 
121 hours 
177 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Selfoss

Hella

In August Hella generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Hella
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   July July
<<  
16°C 
10°C 
106 mm 
17 days 
16°C 
9°C 
124 mm 
18 days 
13°C 
7°C 
175 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Hella

Hveragerði

In August Hveragerði 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.

Hveragerði
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
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<<   July July
<<  
16°C 
9°C 
168 hours 
102 mm 
18 days 
15°C 
9°C 
154 hours 
124 mm 
18 days 
12°C 
6°C 
121 hours 
172 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Hveragerði

Laugarvatn

In August Laugarvatn generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Laugarvatn
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   July July
<<  
15°C 
9°C 
168 hours 
120 mm 
17 days 
14°C 
8°C 
154 hours 
140 mm 
18 days 
11°C 
5°C 
121 hours 
194 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Laugarvatn

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

Is August the best time to visit South Iceland?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Höfn, August may not be the ideal time to visit South Iceland.

Generally speaking, provide poor weather in Höfn.

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