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Húsavík in August: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Húsavík in August is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 11 °C, and the sea is about 9 °C. With about 16 rainy days it is very wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
25/100 · #3
Warmth
#2
Dryness
#4
Sun
#4
Sea warmth
#1
Published best categories: none
Húsavík · AugustPhoto: Chmee2 / Valtameri · CC BY 3.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 11 °C
- Average low
- 6 °C
- Sea
- 9 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 16 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 4 h/day
- Humidity
- 86 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July | 11 | 6 | 17 | 81 | 5.2 | 86 | 2.8 | 9 | 26 |
| August (selected) | 11 | 6 | 16 | 89 | 4.0 | 86 | 2.9 | 9 | 25 |
| September | 7 | 3 | 17 | 115 | 2.3 | 89 | 3.6 | 8 | 17 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: August (25/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July | +1 | +0.5 °C | +0.5 °C | +1 | -8 mm | +1.2 h | -0.8 % | -0.1 m/s | -0.5 °C |
| September | -8 | -3.4 °C | -2.9 °C | +1.3 | +26.3 mm | -1.7 h | +2.3 % | +0.7 m/s | -1.3 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Húsavík in August?
The average daily high is around 11 °C, with an average daily low of about 6 °C.
Can you swim in Húsavík in August?
The sea is about 9 °C (cold).
Does it rain a lot in Húsavík in August?
The curated estimate is about 16 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 89 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Húsavík?
No month in Húsavík reaches the threshold for a clear recommendation in the climate score; the month comparison above shows the differences.