Askja in august: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Askja in august 2024
The weather in Askja in the month of august comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout august
very bad weather
Weather at 6am
41°F
Moderate rain at times
31% of time
24%
14%
13%
Weather at 12pm
54°F
Moderate rain at times
29% of time
23%
21%
15%
Weather at 6pm
49°F
Partly Cloudy
29% of time
24%
24%
13%
Weather at 3am
40°F
23%
21%
19%
16%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Askja in august
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Askja in august.
The climate of Askja in august is very bad
The climate in august in Askja is wet (with 6in of precipitation over 9 days). It should be noted a worsening from the previous month since in july there is an average of 5.3in of precipitation over 9 days.
The climate is quite fresh there this month, but it is liveable by dressing cosy. The high seasonal norm is 56°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 41°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in august in Askja is 49°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Askja in the month of august with a maximum record of 76°F in 2021 and a minimum record of 27°F in 2009. You need to prepare to have about 3 days with temperatures under 32°F, or 10% of the month.
In august in Askja, the days on average last 16:35. The sun rises at 04:53 and sets at 21:28.
August: another location in Iceland?
If you want to go to Iceland in august, there are destinations with better weather than Askja:
In august, Reykjavík, Borgarnes, Grindavík, Selfoss, Seyðisfjörður and Siglufjördur have a tolerable climate, but better than Askja.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Askja in august
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements earlier years of august.
| August | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 76°F (2021) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 27°F (2009) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 3 day(s) (10%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 3 day(s) (10%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 14km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 6in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 9 day(s) (31%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.8in (2019) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 90% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.21km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 65% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:53 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 21:28 | ||||
| Length of day | 16:35 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in august | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last august?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Askja in august 2023:
47°F to 54°F
45°F to 52°F
47°F to 54°F
49°F to 56°F
49°F to 56°F
50°F to 59°F
47°F to 61°F
47°F to 56°F
41°F to 50°F
40°F to 47°F
41°F to 58°F
47°F to 56°F
41°F to 56°F
45°F to 63°F
49°F to 61°F
49°F to 61°F
50°F to 59°F
50°F to 61°F
47°F to 65°F
47°F to 56°F
43°F to 49°F
40°F to 50°F
45°F to 59°F
45°F to 63°F
43°F to 70°F
49°F to 65°F
52°F to 61°F
49°F to 54°F
49°F to 58°F
43°F to 59°F
43°F to 59°F
Map: other cities in Iceland in august
Cities near Askja:
| Mývatn in august | very bad weather |
| Dettifoss in august | bad weather |
| Akureyri in august | very bad weather |
| Vatnajökul National Park in august | bad weather |
| Jokulsarlon in august | bad weather |
| Svartifoss in august | bad weather |
| Hofn in august | bad weather |
| Asbyrgi Canyon in august | bad weather |
| Egilsstaðir in august | tolerable weather |
| Húsavík in august | very bad weather |
| Djúpivogur in august | bad weather |
| Kerlingarfjöll in august | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in august.
Askja
perfect weather
good
tolerable
bad
very bad
Weather data for Askja in august:
Weather data for Askja for august are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Askja. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Askja can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Askja.