Stafafell weather in August (East Iceland, Iceland)

Will it be warm or cold in Stafafell this August? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In August, the weather in Stafafell generally includes low temperatures and high rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 12°C, cooling down at night to around 7°C.

Precipitation

Stafafell in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 136 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 15 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 130 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures generally stand out with the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Stafafell, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 136 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 130 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Höfn, Iceland (24 KM, 15 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

5/10

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