Reykjavik Weather in August
Iceland · August climate averages and travel tips
Avg high13°C (55°F)
Avg low8°C (47°F)
Rainfall119 mm (4.7 in)
RatingPoor 3.5/10
In August, Reykjavik has average highs of 13°C (55°F) and lows of 8°C (47°F). August is summer in Iceland. The month is moderately rainy, with about 119 mm (4.7 in) of rain spread over 17 days. You get roughly 16.1 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is August a good time to visit Reykjavik?
August is not the best time to visit Reykjavik (3.5/10) mainly because of the rain. The weather is much better in July.
August weather at a glance
| Average high | 13°C (55°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 8°C (47°F) |
| Daily mean | 10°C (51°F) |
| Rainfall | 119 mm (4.7 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 17 |
| Humidity | 85% |
| Cloud cover | 79% |
| Daylight | 16.1 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 3.7 hours/day |
| Wind | 7.8 km/h |
| vs July | 1°C cooler than July, with 27 mm more rain. |
What to pack for Reykjavik in August
- a warm jacket and layers
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Reykjavik weather in other months
Jan2°C / -2°C166 mmPoorFeb2°C / -2°C151 mmPoorMar2°C / -1°C149 mmPoorApr5°C / 1°C116 mmPoorMay8°C / 3°C98 mmPoorJun11°C / 7°C88 mmPoorJul14°C / 9°C92 mmFairAug13°C / 8°C119 mmPoorSep10°C / 6°C176 mmPoorOct6°C / 2°C152 mmPoorNov3°C / 0°C142 mmPoorDec1°C / -2°C158 mmPoor
← JulyBest time to visit ReykjavikSeptember →
Better weather in August nearby
- Malaga28°C · 3 mm · Excellent
- Lisbon23°C · 4 mm · Excellent
- Bordeaux28°C · 41 mm · Excellent
- Funchal23°C · 9 mm · Excellent
- Kyiv27°C · 45 mm · Excellent
- Samara28°C · 35 mm · Excellent
Nearby in August
- Torshavn12°C · 97 mm
- Edinburgh17°C · 94 mm
- Galway19°C · 110 mm
- Nuuk8°C · 95 mm
- Bergen17°C · 208 mm
- Douglas16°C · 98 mm
Where else is good in August? See where to go in August.