Akranes Weather in August

What's the weather like in Akranes (West) in August 2024?

The climate in Akranes during August can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

August is in the summer in Akranes and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

Akranes weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 12.2°C 54°F
Nightly temperature 6.8°C 44.3°F
Average temperature 9.5°C 49.2°F
Daily sunshine 5.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 79 mm 3.1 ins
Rainy days 17 days
Sea temperature 10.6°C 51°F
Humidity 83%
Windspeed 17.5kph 11 mph

On average August is the 5th driest month of the year in Akranes with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Akranes

Akranes average temperature in August

August rainfall

Akranes average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Akranes average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Akranes in August 2024.

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Akranes weather stats

Akranes weather statistics
Hottest month: July 12.5°C 54.5°F
Driest month: May 57mm 2.2ins
Sunniest month: May 3.1hrs
Coldest month: January 0.7°C 33.3°F
Wettest month: October 110mm 4.3ins
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