Vík weather in August (South Iceland, Iceland)

Looking to travel to Vík in August? This guide provides all the details you need.

In August, Vík generally has low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 12°C, while nights can cool down to about 8°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Vík in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 185 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 19 days of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 137 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, typically offer the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Vík, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 12°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 63%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 185 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
HumidityHumidity 81% *  
SunshineSunshine 137 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 27% *  
* Data from: Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Iceland (62 KM, 38 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 Vík 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
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

Interested in more climate information?

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