Sauðárkrókur weather in August (North Iceland, Iceland)

How is the weather in Sauðárkrókur in August? This guide provides all the details you need.

In August, Sauðárkrókur generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is a summer month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 14°C, while night temperatures can drop to 7°C.

Sauðárkrókur in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 86 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 17 days of rain.

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

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Sauðárkrókur. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Sauðárkrókur, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 86 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 136 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 23% *  

* Data from: Akureyri, Iceland (71 KM, 44 Miles).

Where to go in Iceland in August

Find out more about the weather in Iceland in August and which places have the best weather 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 Sauðárkrókur in August?

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 in August.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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