Temperature
Cool by day, brisk at night.
57°Ftypical Aug high
Typical range
Akureyri
Iceland · Europe
Akureyri is most comfortable during summer. Summers are cool and winters are cold. Precipitation is frequent in most months. Humidity is usually low.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
22°F to 58°F
Rain
15 days/mo
Sunshine
2.9 h/day
Humidity feel
Generally dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
Recurring showers across the month.
48%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
4.4 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable.
Very dryAug heat feel
Easy air
Hourly comfort pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 54° and nights feel near 47°.
FreezingVery coldColdNight shading
More detailIncludes sky, daypart comfort, and wind
Cloud cover
Mostly cloudy skies.
19%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 57°F, easing to about 55°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning54°F
Rain29%
Cloud81%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowMidday56°F
Rain33%
Cloud84%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Late afternoon57°F
Rain34%
Cloud84%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Early evening55°F
Rain31%
Cloud80%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
4 mphAug Calm
Typical wind speed (mph)
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 11, 2026
Data & methodology