Cool
Average highs are around 11°C, so pack for cooler days.
August verdict
Snæfellsjökull National Park, Iceland in August
Weather score22Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 11°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.5h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 80mm, so some wet days are possible.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
11°C
Rain
80mm
Sun
4.5h
Sea
11°C
Weather score
22
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 80mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.5h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 11°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Snæfellsjökull National Park, Iceland with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August11°C average high
August is one of Snæfellsjökull National Park's hottest months, so shade and slower afternoons matter.
Warmest monthsJune to August
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August80mm average rain
August sits near Snæfellsjökull National Park's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsFebruary to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August4.5 hours average sun
August is brighter than Snæfellsjökull National Park's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August11°C average sea
August is one of Snæfellsjökull National Park's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 11°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August22 weather score
August sits close to Snæfellsjökull National Park'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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