Reykholt weather in August (South Iceland, Iceland)

How is August weather typically in Reykholt? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Reykholt includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. During August, you’ll experience the summer season. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 15°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 8°C.

Precipitation

Reykholt in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 135 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 18 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 154 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Reykholt climate page with graphs.

 

Reykholt, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 135 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 154 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 31% *  

Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (70 KM, 43 Miles).

Where to go in Iceland in August

Find out more about the weather in Iceland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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