Iceland · August
Best travel monthPeak seasonIceland · Europe
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 3° | 4° | 4° | 7° | 9° | 12° | 14° | 13° | 11° | 7° | 5° | 3° |
MINMIN | -1° | 0° | 0° | 2° | 4° | 8° | 9° | 9° | 7° | 3° | 1° | -1° |
☀️Sunshine | 1h UV 0 | 3h UV 1 | 5h UV 3 | 7h UV 4 | 9h UV 5 | 8h UV 5 | 8h UV 5 | 7h UV 4 | 5h UV 3 | 4h UV 2 | 2h UV 1 | 1h UV 0 |
🌊Water Temp | 5° | 5° | 5° | 6° | 8° | 10° | 12° | 12° | 11° | 9° | 7° | 6° |
🌧Rain Days | 14d106mm | 12d91mm | 12d91mm | 10d79mm | 10d70mm | 7d52mm | 8d57mm | 9d80mm | 14d124mm | 14d120mm | 12d98mm | 13d100mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Peak season — flights and hotels at their annual highest. Book early.
August is one of the best months to visit Iceland — with 7 sunshine hours per day and pleasant highs of 13°C.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 13°C, cooling to 9°C at night (daily average: 11°C). The sun shines an average of 7 hours per day; there are 9 rain days with 80 mm total. At 12°C, the water is still quite cool in August — a wetsuit may be useful.
Layer up — warm days and cool evenings alternate. Perfect timing for hikes and sightseeing.
Packing list for Iceland in August
- Warme Jacke
- Pullover und warme Lagen
- Lange Hosen
- Wärmende Schuhe
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Leichter Regenschirm oder Regenponcho
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is August a good time to visit Iceland?
- Yes — August is one of the best months to visit Iceland (Climate Score: 57/100). Pleasant temperatures (13°C), good sunshine (7 h/day), and few rain days (9) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Iceland in August?
- In August, Iceland sees daily highs of 13°C. Nights cool to 9°C, with a daily average of 11°C.
- How much rain falls in Iceland in August?
- In August, Iceland receives an average of 80 mm of rain over 9 rain days. An umbrella may occasionally be needed.
- How many sunshine hours does Iceland get in August?
- Iceland averages 7 sunshine hours per day in August — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Iceland in August?
- Water temperature in Iceland in August averages 12°C — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.
