Sólheimar weather in August (Iceland)

Can you expect sunny skies in Sólheimar in August? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In August, the weather in Sólheimar generally includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. August is known for being in the summer season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 15°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 9°C.

Precipitation

Sólheimar in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 132 mm for the month. This month experiences about 18 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 154 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Sólheimar. June, 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 Sólheimar climate page with graphs.

 

Sólheimar, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 132 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 154 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 31% *  

Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (61 KM, 38 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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