Varmahlid weather in August (North Iceland, Iceland)

How is the weather in Varmahlid in August? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In August, Varmahlid generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. August falls within the summer season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 13°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 6°C.

Varmahlid in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 86 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 17 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 136 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July generally stands 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 Varmahlid climate page with graphs.

 

Varmahlid, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 86 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 136 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 23% *  

* Data from: Akureyri, Iceland (64 KM, 39 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 Varmahlid 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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