Late summer · Weather & things to do
Vík in August
Little changes in Vík from July: highs stay near 55°F (13°C), lows near 49°F (9°C), and about 6.5 in (166 mm) of rain falls.
At 52/100 for comfort (3rd of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 55°F (13°C)
- Avg low
- 49°F (9°C)
- Rain
- 6.5 in (166 mm)
- Humidity
- 87%
- Cloud cover
- 79%
- Daylight
- ~15 h 55 min
- Comfort score
- 52/100 · Fair
What August feels like
It's cool, with highs near 55°F (13°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
Lows average 49°F (9°C).
Expect regular rain: about 6.5 in (166 mm) falls in the month.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 79%.
With about 15 h 55 min of daylight, evenings stay light late.
Plan around August
August is one of Vík's best months on the climate data.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by September, the score drops to 38/100.
- Comfort holds steady from July (54 → 52/100).
- August sits inside the Jun – Sep window our Iceland Ring Road route recommends.
What to pack for August
- Insulated jackethighs only 55°F
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes6.5 in of rain on average
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Vík in August
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
Víkurkirkja
Red-roofed hillside church overlooking Vík and the sea stacks.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 55°F.
Halldórskaffi
Cozy cafe in the old Brydebúð merchant house with soups and cakes.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 55°F.
Suður-Vík
Restaurant in an old house serving lamb, burgers and Asian dishes.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Reynisfjara
Black-sand beach with basalt columns and Reynisdrangar sea stacks.
Nearby in August
- Jökulsárlón in August~96 mi · highs 49°F, 5.7 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, drier
- Reykjavík in August~103 mi · highs 56°F, 4.8 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, drier
- Mývatn in August~162 mi · highs 48°F, 3.3 in rain · 3°C (6°F) cooler by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~194 m to Vík's ~30 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Vík in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Vík?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 52/100. Expect highs of 55°F (13°C) and 6.5 in (166 mm) of rain. August is inside the Jun – Sep window our Iceland Ring Road route recommends.
How cold is Vík in August?
Average highs are 55°F (13°C) and average lows 49°F (9°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Vík in August?
Yes: about 6.5 in (166 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the 4th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 93.2 in (2368 mm).
What should I pack for Vík in August?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 55°F), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (6.5 in of rain on average) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in August
- Iceland Ring Road Jun – Sep
Planning Vík in August?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.