SeasonMapIceland in August
August is one of Iceland's best months (rank 3 of 12): its 4 destinations average 78/100, led by Reykjavík at 82 — 12°C and 14 rainy days — while Vík trails at 68 with 152 mm of rain.
#3 of 12 months for Iceland · 4 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Iceland in August
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reykjavík | City | 12°C | 84 mm · 14 days | 82 tier A | Yes |
| 2 | Húsavík | City | 14°C | 92 mm · 12 days | 81 tier A | Yes |
| 3 | Akureyri | City | 14°C | 100 mm · 13 days | 79 tier B | Yes |
| 4 | Vík | Beach | 12°C | 152 mm · 15 days | 68 tier C | Yes |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means August is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Iceland in August
- Whale watching season · Reykjavík and 1 more place · 1 Apr – 15 Oct (usually)
- Puffins on the cliffs · Reykjavík and 1 more place · 20 Apr – 15 Aug (usually)
- Culture Night · Reykjavík · 22 Aug
- Whales in Eyjafjordur · Akureyri · 1 May – 30 Sep (usually)
- Listasumar arts summer · Akureyri · 15 Jun – 25 Aug (usually)
- Akureyrarvaka · Akureyri · 24–31 Aug (usually)
- South coast coach season · Vík · 15 Jun – 31 Aug
- Maerudagar town festival · Húsavík · 18 Jul – 2 Aug (usually)
Peak crowds at 3 of Iceland's 3 well-known places this month.