August · Iceland
Best time to visit Höfn in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Höfn in August
Average temperature 7°C, 168 mm of rain, about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 89% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
5.0/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 7°C
- Rainfall
- 168 mm
- Humidity
- 89%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 8
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
August in Höfn scores 5.0/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 7°C, 168 mm of rain, and roughly 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Höfn sits under Vatnajökull’s ice tongues-langoustine harbour town and gateway to Jökulsárlón day trips. Best window: the short high-summer window when daylight peaks.
August in Höfn: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
Expect 7°C (44°F) in August. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
168 mm of rain signals a properly wet month, with only about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine to count on — build indoor options into the schedule.
That is 5/10 on the same scale — 4th of 12 months, versus 6.8/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Höfn — 1.8 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Höfn in August?
- In August, Höfn averages 7°C, 168 mm of rain, and about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.0/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Höfn?
- August earns a 5.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Höfn in August?
- Expect about 168 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 89% and there are about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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