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A Weather Guide to Iceland in August
Some people prefer to vacation in places that feature the same weather all year long, assured by the safety of consistent sun or rain or snow. But for the more adventurous travelers who want to be kept on their toes by the weather, Iceland is the place for you! The saying in Iceland goes, if you don’t like the weather, wait five minutes. And it couldn’t be more accurate. We do, of course, have seasons on our small island but even in the middle of summer, you could get rain and in the middle of winter, you could get a clear, sunny day. So we have decided to make your trip just a bit easier by giving you all a monthly weather guide to Iceland. We hope that this will help you to properly prepare for your visit, no matter what month of the year!
In August, you can expect an average low of 48°F (about 9°C) and an average high of 57°F (about 14°C). It won’t rain as much as the winter months but August does still get some precipitation, though it really depends on where you are on the island. Akureyri gets an average of 1.3 inches (34mm) of rain but Kirkjubæjarklaustur can get up to 6.2 inches (159mm). But overall, you can expect an average of 2.4 inches of rain (62 mm).
August also features very long days, with the sun staying up for about 16 hours. So if you need some extra darkness to sleep, don’t forget to bring your sleeping mask but make sure to take advantage of the long days and explore as much as you can!
As for what you should pack, we would recommend that you pack a rain coat, pants, shirts (short and long-sleeved), sweaters, and a light jacket. If you plan on camping or hiking along Iceland’s glaciers and mountains, make sure to pack extra gear for rain and some good hiking boots. For campers and hikers, you should bring wool socks and thermal underwear, no cotton and no jeans! And, of course, don’t forget to bring your bathing suit so you don’t miss out on our beloved swimming pools and thermal baths.
If you are planning to visit us during the lovely month of August, we hope that this guide helps you to pack and plan your trip accordingly.
But the best advice we can give you is simple; be prepared for anything.
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