August Weather in Iceland

Oh, to be in Iceland in August! With an abundance of sun through the summer months, Iceland’s Nordic flora and fauna respond with a show of bright and verdant green. And if that weren’t enough, there are plenty of activities to enjoy. The first August weekend in 2014 starts off with the “Commerce Day” (link to blog), then there’s the Reykjavik Gay Pride celebration from the 5th - 10th. And, as if that weren’t enough, the month ends with the wildly popular Reykjavik Culture Night and Reykjavik Marathon. Now that we’ve sparked your interest, here’s what you can expect from the weather.

 Daylight

The days are rapidly getting shorter after the summer solstice. But, don’t worry, there’s still plenty of daylight. August 1st boasts 17:51 hours of daylight, while the end of the month, August 31st, has 14:37 hours of daylight. This is a decrease of 3:14 hours of daylight over the course of the month, or 6.3 minutes a day!  

Temperature

As far as temperatures go, you’re most likely in for a treat as August is Iceland’s second warmest! August has an average high temperature of 13 degrees Celsius (55 F) and average lows of about 8 degrees Celsius (47 F). The beginning of the month is the warmest, piggy backing on the warmest month of the year, July. The end of August concludes with an average temperature of 10 C (51 F).  Doesn’t sound all that warm?  Don’t forget that Iceland is situated right below the Arctic Circle!

Precipitation

The average August rainfall in Iceland is about 62 mm (2.4 inches) which is a bit on the high end. So, be prepared for mixed weather. Iceland is known for its rather capricious weather so you’d be wise to bring layers.  That said, odds are you’re going to get nice days in August and when it’s nice in Iceland, it’s like a paradise! 

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