Month summer
Iceland in August
Iceland in August
August keeps the summer benefits — warm weather and all Highland roads open — but adds returning darkness, and by late August aurora is back on the menu.
Key facts
- Avg high
- 13°C
- Avg low
- 8°C
- Daylight
- 15–19 h
- Season
- summer
Book early
- Hotels (3 months ahead)
- Highlands accommodation
What to pack
- Layered system
- Light waterproof
- Eye mask early August
Things to avoid
- Expecting reliable aurora before mid-August
Frequently asked questions
Can you see the aurora in August?
Late August yes — once nights are dark enough (around 22:00 by month-end). Early August is still too bright.
Is August too late for the Highlands?
No. F-roads remain open through mid-September in most years.