SeasonMapHúsavík weather in August
Iceland
August in Húsavík: cool, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Húsavík · #644 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 81/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Húsavík climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 14°C / 56°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 8°C / 47°F | |
| Sea temperature | 9°C / 48°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 92 mm / 3.6 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 83% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 7°C / 45°F | |
| Sunshine | 9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 16.8 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.8 cm / 0.3 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 24 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Húsavík 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 crowdsMaerudagar town festival, Summer holidays in Iceland, school holidays in 7 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Húsavík'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 weatherHúsavík's weather peaks June–August.
August includes Whale watching season.
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What's on in Húsavík in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Nature
Whale watching season
1 Apr – 31 Oct · usuallyWhale seasonSkjalfandi bay is the reason the town exists on the tourist map: humpbacks feeding from April to October, sightings on the great majority of summer sailings, and the odd blue whale in June. Boats run in winter too, on a much thinner schedule. Source ↗
- Festival
Maerudagar town festival
18 Jul – 2 Aug · usuallyMajor festivalCrowdedBook earlyThe town's own summer weekend: streets decorated by neighbourhood, music on the harbour, and several thousand Icelanders arriving in a place of two thousand. Rooms in the north go early for it. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Húsavík — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Húsavík?
Húsavík in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Húsavík?
- August in Húsavík: cool, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Húsavík on SeasonMap's comfort score (81/100).
- What is the weather like in Húsavík in August?
- In August, Húsavík averages a daily high of 13.6°C and a low of 8.3°C, with about 92 mm of rain over roughly 11.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Húsavík in August?
- Húsavík has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 24 in August.
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Similar destinations in Northern Europe — August
Within 300 km: Akureyri's Whales in Eyjafjordur around 1 May – 30 Sep.