Vík weather in August (South Iceland, Iceland)

How does the August weather in Vík compare to other months? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In August, Vík typically experiences low temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 12°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 8°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Vík in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 185 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 19 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 137 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

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 Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 185 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 137 hours *  

Percentage 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 and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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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