August verdict

Akureyri, Iceland in August

Weather score23Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around 12°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.3h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 63mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

August weather

Monthly averages

Temp

12°C

Rain

63mm

Sun

4.3h

Sea

9°C

Weather score

23

Poor

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 12°C, so pack for cooler days.

Drier

Rainfall averages 63mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Limited sun

Sunshine averages 4.3h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 9°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Compare Akureyri, Iceland with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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August12°C average high

August is one of Akureyri's hottest months, so shade and slower afternoons matter.

Warmest monthsJune to August

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

August63mm average rain

August sits near Akureyri's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.

Driest monthsFebruary to August

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

August4.3 hours average sun

August is brighter than Akureyri's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.

Brightest monthsMay to July

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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August9°C average sea

August is one of Akureyri's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.

Warmest seaJuly to September

Sea temperatures are usually near 9°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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August23 weather score

August sits close to Akureyri's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.

Best weather monthsApril to August

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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