Selfoss in August
The weather in August
In August, Selfoss averages daytime highs of 15° and night-time lows of 9° — cool weather by day. Expect around 152 mm of precipitation spread over about 18 wet days, with average cloud cover near 51%.
Temperatures are much the same as in July, and September is cooler again by about 2.8°. The sea averages 12°, too cold for most swimmers.
August scores 41/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 2nd of the twelve months for Selfoss.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:17 and sets at 21:42 local time, giving 16 h 25 min of daylight. Days shorten by 194 minutes over the month.
Why 41/100?
How the score for August is builtBeach score this month: 10/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).
Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Around Selfoss this month
Iceland's best in August
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Selfoss in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Selfoss?
August scores 41/100 for Selfoss, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 15°C with 18 wet days.
How warm is Selfoss in August?
Daytime highs average 15°C and night-time lows 9°C in August.
Does it rain a lot in Selfoss in August?
Selfoss receives about 152 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 18 days.
Can you swim in Selfoss in August?
The sea averages 12°C in August, cold for most swimmers.