SeasonMapAkureyri weather in August
Iceland
August in Akureyri: cool, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#3 of 12 months in Akureyri · #718 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 78/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Akureyri in August
Other months in Akureyri
Akureyri's forum calls July genuinely variable even by Icelandic standards — anywhere from 10 to 20°C, with rain, sun and wind all realistic on any given day, and the north running noticeably cooler than the south of the country. Regulars' standard advice is long sleeves as a base layer regardless, with a proper waterproof on hand for when the weather turns.
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Akureyri climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 15°C / 59°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 7°C / 44°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 13°C / 55°F | |
| Rainfall | 100 mm / 3.9 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 15 days | |
| Humidity | 82% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 7°C / 44°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 16.6 h | |
| Wind | 9 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Snowfall | 6.7 cm / 2.6 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 26 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Akureyri in August
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsAkureyrarvaka, Summer holidays in Iceland, school holidays in 7 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Akureyri's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Best weatherAkureyri's weather peaks June–August, best around July.
August includes Whales in Eyjafjordur.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Akureyri in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Nature
Whales in Eyjafjordur
1 May – 30 Sep · usuallyWhale seasonHumpbacks work the length of the fjord through the summer and the boats leave from the town quay rather than a separate harbour. Sailings stop for wind, not for cold.
- Festival
Listasumar arts summer
15 Jun – 25 Aug · usuallyMajor festivalThe town's galleries, churches and the botanical garden run a rolling programme of concerts and shows through the summer rather than one weekend of it. Source ↗
- Festival
Akureyrarvaka
24–31 Aug · usuallyMajor festivalCrowdedThe town's birthday weekend, closest to 29 August: street concerts, guided walks through the old timber houses and everything in the botanical garden open late. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Akureyri — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Akureyri?
Akureyri in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Akureyri?
- August in Akureyri: cool, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Akureyri on SeasonMap's comfort score (78/100).
- What is the weather like in Akureyri in August?
- In August, Akureyri averages a daily high of 14.9°C and a low of 6.6°C, with about 99.7 mm of rain over roughly 15.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Akureyri in August?
- Akureyri has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 26 in August.
- Does it snow in Akureyri in August?
- Akureyri sees roughly 6.7 cm of snowfall in August.
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Similar destinations in Northern Europe — August
Within 300 km: Reykjavík's Whale watching season around 1 Apr – 15 Oct, and Vík's Puffins on the cliffs around 1 May – 10 Aug.