Edinburgh vs Reykjavík in August

Edinburgh is the better pick in August — 87 vs 81 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Edinburgh is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Reykjavík is cool, rainy, clean air.

Edinburgh vs ReykjavíkAugust climate, side by side

EdinburghReykjavík
Comfort score87/100 (A)81/100 (A)
Feels-like high18°C11°C
Avg high / low19° / 12°14° / 9°
Rainfall70 mm90 mm
Rainy days1115
Humidity81%82%
Air quality (AQI)3128

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

Edinburgh vs Reykjavík in August — FAQ

Is August better in Edinburgh or Reykjavík?
Edinburgh is the better pick in August — 87 vs 81 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Edinburgh is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Reykjavík is cool, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Edinburgh vs Reykjavík in August?
In August, Edinburgh averages 19°C high / 12°C low with about 70 mm of rain; Reykjavík averages 14°C high / 9°C low with about 90 mm.