What is the weather like in Akureyri vs Edinburgh in August?

In August, Akureyri averages 15°C high / 7°C low with about 100 mm of rain; Edinburgh averages 19°C high / 12°C low with about 70 mm.

Akureyri vs Edinburgh in August

Edinburgh is the better pick in August — 87 vs 78 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Edinburgh is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Akureyri is cool, rainy, clean air.

Akureyri vs Edinburgh — August climate, side by side

	Akureyri	Edinburgh
Comfort score	78/100 (B)	87/100 (A)
Feels-like high	13°C	18°C
Avg high / low	15° / 7°	19° / 12°
Rainfall	100 mm	70 mm
Rainy days	15	11
Humidity	82%	81%
Air quality (AQI)	26	31

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Akureyri vs Edinburgh in August — FAQ

Is August better in Akureyri or Edinburgh?: Edinburgh is the better pick in August — 87 vs 78 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Edinburgh is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Akureyri is cool, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Akureyri vs Edinburgh in August?: In August, Akureyri averages 15°C high / 7°C low with about 100 mm of rain; Edinburgh averages 19°C high / 12°C low with about 70 mm.