Still, the Northern Lights are seen every year in August.Īugust is a relatively bright month with 16 hours of daylight each day.Īnd you can't see the Northern Lights unless it is dark.īut with each day in August, it get's darker and your odds of seeing the Northern Lights increase as the month progresses. However, August is technically out of the main "Northern Lights season" which is from September-April. Photo above taken at one of my favorite spots in Iceland, Kirkjufell Mountain, which we visit on our awesome small group Snæfellnes Peninsula tour! CAN YOU SEE THE NORTHERN LIGHTS IN ICELAND IN AUGUST? It's just so nice to have that extra layer of comfort!
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In mid June the midnight sun is at it's peak - and the sun doesn't set at all.īut in August there is full daylight for approx. In August, the hours of daylight are quite normal. You should always expect to encounter some rain here and there + the arctic wind might be lingering around, but still, August is normally not a very wet month. The average temperature in August in Iceland lurks around 10-15☌ (50-59 F) but we do have the occasional "super-warm" summer days when the temperature can shoot to a whopping 20☌ degrees!Īnd of course, it goes without saying but when that happens, we literally call in sick for work and make sure to spend the entire day out, bathing in the sun!īut of course, Iceland is still Iceland. ICELAND WEATHER IN AUGUSTĪlong with July, August is the warmest month of the year in Iceland. But I will tell you more about these later. There are also tons of amazing things to do (events, festivals etc.) going on all around the country and inside Reykjavik in August.
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I will make sure to share with you the best things to do in August. July & August are the warmest months of the year, making it a fantastic month for all kinds of adventures and especially camping. In August, we locals in Iceland try to use every possible opportunity to soak up the sun, warm weather & summer vibes! Especially if you like adventures, local events and outdoor activities.
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Absolutely! August is the last official month of summer in Iceland and the perfect time to be visiting Iceland.