Cool
Average highs are around 12°C, so pack for cooler days.
August verdict
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.
Monthly averages
Temp
12°C
Rain
63mm
Sun
4.3h
Sea
9°C
Weather score
23
Poor
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.
Map
Compare Akureyri, Iceland with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
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.
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.
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.