Sprengisandur weather in August (South Iceland, Iceland)

Can you expect sunny skies in Sprengisandur in August? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In August, Sprengisandur typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is part of summer. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 13°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 7°C.

Precipitation

Sprengisandur in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 96 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 18 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 137 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm July typically offers 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 Sprengisandur climate page with graphs.

 

Sprengisandur, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 96 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 137 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 27% *  

Data from: Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Iceland (73 KM, 45 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

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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