Reykjavík in august: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Reykjavík in august 2025
The weather in Reykjavik in the month of august comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout august
tolerable weather
Weather at 6am
50°F
Partly Cloudy
27% of time
25%
21%
13%
Weather at 12pm
56°F
Cloudy
29% of time
28%
18%
14%
Weather at 6pm
56°F
Moderate rain at times
28% of time
22%
22%
18%
Weather at 3am
50°F
29%
19%
18%
17%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Reykjavík in august
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Reykjavík in august.
The climate of Reykjavík in august is tolerable
In august in Reykjavik, the climate is wet (with 3.9in of precipitation over 7 days). It should be noted a worsening from the previous month since in july there is an average of 3.2in of precipitation over 6 days.
The climate is rather cold in that locality this month, but it is bearable when dressing hot. The thermometer averaged maximum of 58°F. The seasonal minimum is 50°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in august in Reykjavik is 54°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Reykjavik in the month of august with a maximum record of 67°F in 2012 and a minimum record of 40°F in 2012.
In august in Reykjavik, the days on average last 16:23. Sunrise is at 05:20 and sets at 21:43.
With a correct climate, august is okay (but not the best) to go in Reykjavik in Iceland.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Reykjavík in august
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the past years of the month of august.
| August | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 67°F (2012) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 40°F (2012) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 53°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 21km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3.9in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 7 day(s) (22%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.9in (2012) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 88% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.87km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 60% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:20 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 21:43 | ||||
| Length of day | 16:23 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in august | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last august?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Reykjavík in august 2024:
49°F to 54°F
47°F to 56°F
49°F to 59°F
52°F to 56°F
50°F to 56°F
49°F to 58°F
49°F to 54°F
49°F to 54°F
50°F to 56°F
49°F to 56°F
50°F to 54°F
49°F to 54°F
49°F to 50°F
49°F to 50°F
47°F to 50°F
49°F to 56°F
45°F to 50°F
43°F to 49°F
38°F to 52°F
41°F to 52°F
45°F to 50°F
43°F to 52°F
41°F to 45°F
41°F to 50°F
40°F to 47°F
40°F to 50°F
47°F to 52°F
47°F to 52°F
41°F to 54°F
49°F to 52°F
50°F to 54°F
Map: other cities in Iceland in august
Cities near Reykjavík:
| Kopavogur in august | tolerable weather |
| Seltjarnarnes in august | tolerable weather |
| Mosfellsbaer in august | tolerable weather |
| Akranes in august | tolerable weather |
| Vogar in august | tolerable weather |
| Keflavík in august | tolerable weather |
| Suðurnesjabær in august | tolerable weather |
| Hveragerdi in august | tolerable weather |
| Grindavík in august | tolerable weather |
| Thingvellir in august | tolerable weather |
| Borgarnes in august | tolerable weather |
| Selfoss in august | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in august.
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Weather data for Reykjavík in august:
Weather data for Reykjavík for august are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Reykjavík. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Reykjavík can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Reykjavík.