Reykjahlíð weather in August (North Iceland, Iceland)

How does the August weather in Reykjahlíð compare to other months? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The month of August in Reykjahlíð typically includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. August ushers in the summer season. Daytime temperatures hover around 14°C, while nights can cool down to about 7°C.

Precipitation

Reykjahlíð in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 82 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 14 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 136 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. 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 Reykjahlíð climate page with graphs.

 

Reykjahlíð, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 82 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 136 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 23% *  

Data from: Akureyri, Iceland (53 KM, 33 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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.

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

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Reykjahlíð.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Iceland? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Iceland. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.