Vatnajökul National Park in august: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Vatnajökul National Park in august 2025
The weather in Vatnajökul National Park in august comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout august
bad weather
Weather at 6am
47°F
Partly Cloudy
32% of time
23%
19%
15%
Weather at 12pm
52°F
Partly Cloudy
29% of time
24%
22%
19%
Weather at 6pm
52°F
Partly Cloudy
31% of time
24%
21%
14%
Weather at 3am
47°F
27%
27%
20%
13%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Vatnajökul National Park in august
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Vatnajökul National Park in august.
The climate of Vatnajökul National Park in august is bad
The weather in august in Vatnajökul National Park is wet (with 5.9in of rainfall over 7 days). It should be noted a worsening from the previous month since in july there is an average of 4.6in of precipitation over 7 days.
The climate is rather cold there this month, but it is endurable by dressing hot. The thermometer averaged maximum of 54°F. The seasonal minimum is 47°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in august in Vatnajökul National Park is 50°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Vatnajökul National Park in august with a maximum record of 68°F in 2020 and a minimum record of 31°F in 2009.
Day length in Vatnajökul National Park in august is 16:23. Sunrise is at 05:00 and sunset is at 21:23.
With a bad climate, the month of august is not recommended to go in this locality in Iceland.
August: another location in Iceland?
If you want to go to Iceland in august, there are destinations with better weather than Vatnajökul National Park:
In august, Reykjavík, Borgarnes, Grindavík, Selfoss, Seyðisfjörður and Siglufjördur have a tolerable climate, but better than Vatnajökul National Park.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Vatnajökul National Park 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 | 50°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 68°F (2020) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 31°F (2009) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 18km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 5.9in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 7 day(s) (24%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 3.3in (2016) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 86% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.87km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 53% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 15 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:00 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 21:23 | ||||
| Length of day | 16:23 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in august | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad | ||||
How was the weather last august?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Vatnajökul National Park in august 2024:
50°F to 56°F
49°F to 52°F
49°F to 56°F
49°F to 52°F
50°F to 54°F
49°F to 56°F
50°F to 58°F
52°F to 58°F
47°F to 58°F
50°F to 56°F
50°F to 58°F
47°F to 54°F
49°F to 54°F
45°F to 50°F
47°F to 49°F
47°F to 58°F
45°F to 54°F
43°F to 52°F
43°F to 52°F
45°F to 54°F
45°F to 47°F
45°F to 50°F
41°F to 50°F
41°F to 54°F
43°F to 54°F
43°F to 54°F
43°F to 56°F
47°F to 50°F
41°F to 58°F
45°F to 56°F
49°F to 54°F
Map: other cities in Iceland in august
Cities near Vatnajökul National Park:
| Svartifoss in august | bad weather |
| Jokulsarlon in august | bad weather |
| Fjadrargljufur Canyon in august | bad weather |
| Hofn in august | bad weather |
| Landmannalaugar in august | bad weather |
| Askja in august | very bad weather |
| Vík í Mýrdal in august | bad weather |
| Kerlingarfjöll in august | very bad weather |
| Dyrholaey in august | tolerable weather |
| Thorsmork in august | tolerable weather |
| Eyjafjallajökull in august | tolerable weather |
| Skogafoss in august | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in august.
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Weather data for Vatnajökul National Park in august:
Weather data for Vatnajökul National Park for august are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Vatnajökul National Park. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Vatnajökul National Park 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 Vatnajökul National Park.