Iceland · Iceland
August
Still warm, Reykjavik Pride, and the very first aurora sightings returning late in the month.
Strong option
#11 of 12 months
There are better months for Iceland — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →Climate
High
14°C
Low
9°C
Rain
62mm
Sun
11.5hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How August scores in Iceland
Weather
Very good
Value
Low
Crowds
Below average
Events
Excellent
Atmosphere
Excellent
What you gain in August
- ↑Reykjavik Pride (first week of August): the largest per-capita Pride celebration in the world; parade fills the city
- ↑Warmth of July continues with slightly lower prices and crowds as the season shoulders off
- ↑First aurora sightings can occur late August as nights begin to darken — a rare chance to see both midnight sun and aurora in one trip
What you sacrifice
- ↓Still expensive: summer premium persists through August, flights especially costly
- ↓Highland F-roads begin to close again from late August — window for interior driving narrows
- ↓Rainfall increases (62mm vs 52mm in July) — weather becomes more changeable toward month end
How August compares to September (best month)
| Factor | August | September ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 7 | 6 |
| Value | 2 | 6 |
| Crowds | 3 | 7 |
August in other destinations
Lisbon (26.5°C)Barcelona (28.6°C)Tokyo (32.1°C)Bali (29.9°C)Santorini (26°C)Paris (24.3°C)New York (27.7°C)Marrakech (35.8°C)Amsterdam (21.4°C)Maldives (30.3°C)Rome (30.4°C)Bangkok (31.5°C)Istanbul (28°C)Vienna (25.9°C)Seoul (29°C)Dubrovnik (28.5°C)Rio de Janeiro (25.9°C)Kyoto (33.7°C)Phuket (31.3°C)Cape Town (17.2°C)Prague (26°C)Amalfi Coast (31°C)Mexico City (23°C)Medellín (29°C)Fiji (26°C)London (24°C)Sydney (18°C)Tulum (33°C)Dubai (42°C)Singapore (32°C)Hoi An (33°C)
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Iceland, not across destinations. Methodology →