Húsavík or Akureyri in August?
On climate data, Húsavík comes out ahead overall in August. See the per-criterion details below.
HúsavíkPhoto: Chmee2 / Valtameri · CC BY 3.0
AkureyriPhoto: Bybbisch94, Christian Gebhardt · CC BY-SA 4.0Key figures in August
| Criterion | Húsavík | Akureyri |
|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 11 °C | 9 °C |
| Average daily low | 6 °C | 3 °C |
| Sea | 9 °C | 9 °C |
| Rainy days | 16 rainy days (est.) ★ | 19 rainy days (est.) |
| Sun | 4 h/day | 5 h/day ★ |
| Humidity | 86 % | 89 % |
Winner by travel type
Trade-offs
- Húsavík is about 2 °C warmer by day.
- Húsavík is drier, with about 3 fewer rainy days.
Húsavík or Akureyri in August: the short answer
In August, Húsavík comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Húsavík 25/100 vs Akureyri 19/100). That is a snapshot of one month, though — which one truly fits depends on what you want from the trip, so the breakdown below goes criterion by criterion.
This comparison focuses on August as a representative month for the pair; for any other month, use each destination's month-by-month pages. Across the whole year Húsavík averages a climate score of 17/100, Akureyri 14/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in August, side by side
The average daily high is about 11 °C in Húsavík and 9 °C in Akureyri — warmer in Húsavík. Average daily lows are around 6 °C versus 3 °C.
On rain, Húsavík sees about 16 rainy days in August and Akureyri about 19 — drier in Húsavík. Akureyri gets more sunshine (4 vs 5 hours a day).
Sea temperature and swimming
In August the water is about 9 °C at Húsavík and 9 °C at Akureyri. Neither Húsavík nor Akureyri reaches the ~21 °C swimming threshold in any month. Peak sea warmth is August for Húsavík and August for Akureyri.
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Húsavík records roughly 208 rainy days and Akureyri about 234 — the drier of the two overall is Húsavík. At their sunniest, Húsavík reaches about 6 hours of sun a day (June) and Akureyri about 7 (June). If dependable dry, sunny weather is your top priority, weigh these annual totals alongside the single month above.
Best time to visit each
Climatically, Húsavík has no month that stands clearly above the rest, while Akureyri has no clear standout month. If your dates are fixed, pick the destination whose strong season overlaps them; if you are flexible, plan around these windows.
Which suits which kind of trip
Based on the August scores for each travel style:
Beach & swimming: Húsavík scores higher in August (Húsavík 15 vs Akureyri 13).
City breaks: Húsavík scores higher in August (Húsavík 42 vs Akureyri 32).
Active & hiking: Húsavík scores higher in August (Húsavík 37 vs Akureyri 27).
Family: Húsavík scores higher in August (Húsavík 16 vs Akureyri 11).
Verdict: which should you pick?
In August, Húsavík leads across every scored category here — the overall score and each travel type — so on the climate data it is the clearer pick this month. Over the year, Húsavík carries the higher overall climate score. Your own priority (sun, sea, low rain or sightseeing comfort) still matters, and the month-by-month pages for each destination give you the full picture before you book.