Egilsstaðir Weather in August

What's the weather like in Egilsstaðir (East) in August 2025?

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

August is in the summer in Egilsstaðir and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (51°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

Egilsstaðir weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 10.6°C 51.1°F
Nightly temperature 5.6°C 42.1°F
Average temperature 8.1°C 46.6°F
Daily sunshine 5.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 66 mm 2.6 ins
Rainy days 14 days
Sea temperature 9.5°C 49.1°F
Humidity 83%
Windspeed 13kph 8 mph

On average August is the 5th driest month of the year in Egilsstaðir with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 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 Egilsstaðir

Egilsstaðir average temperature in August

August rainfall

Egilsstaðir average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Egilsstaðir 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 Egilsstaðir in August 2025.

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Egilsstaðir weather stats

Egilsstaðir weather statistics
Hottest month: July 10.6°C 51.1°F
Driest month: May 47mm 1.9ins
Sunniest month: June 0hrs
Coldest month: January 1.3°C 34.3°F
Wettest month: October 107mm 4.2ins
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