Akureyri Weather in August

What's the weather like in Akureyri (Northeast) in August 2024?

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

August is in the summer in Akureyri and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

Akureyri weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 11.5°C 52.6°F
Nightly temperature 4.8°C 40.6°F
Average temperature 8.1°C 46.6°F
Daily sunshine 5.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 63 mm 2.5 ins
Rainy days 15 days
Sea temperature 8.4°C 47.2°F
Humidity 81%
Windspeed 13.3kph 8 mph

On average August is the 6th wettest month of the year in Akureyri with around 63mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Akureyri

Akureyri average temperature in August

August rainfall

Akureyri average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Akureyri 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 Akureyri in August 2024.

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Akureyri weather stats

Akureyri weather statistics
Hottest month: July 12°C 53.6°F
Driest month: May 36mm 1.4ins
Sunniest month: May 2.9hrs
Coldest month: January -1.5°C 29.3°F
Wettest month: October 79mm 3.1ins
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