Sauðárkrókur Weather in August

What's the weather like in Sauðárkrókur (Northwest) in August 2025?

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

August is in the summer in Sauðárkrókur and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

Sauðárkrókur weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 11.2°C 52.2°F
Nightly temperature 4.8°C 40.6°F
Average temperature 8°C 46.4°F
Daily sunshine 4.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 52 mm 2 ins
Rainy days 17 days
Sea temperature 8.4°C 47.2°F
Humidity 85%
Windspeed 14.4kph 9 mph

On average August is the 4th wettest month of the year in Sauðárkrókur with around 52mm 2 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 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Sauðárkrókur

Sauðárkrókur average temperature in August

August rainfall

Sauðárkrókur average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Sauðárkrókur 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 Sauðárkrókur in August 2025.

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Sauðárkrókur weather stats

Sauðárkrókur weather statistics
Hottest month: July 11.9°C 53.4°F
Driest month: May 27mm 1.1ins
Sunniest month: May 2.8hrs
Coldest month: January -1.4°C 29.5°F
Wettest month: October 64mm 2.5ins
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