Swim in Ólafsvík in august 2024What is the temperature of the sea in in august?

Average sea temperature in Ólafsvík in august 2024.

In august, according to seasonal norms, the sea temperature in Ólafsvík is:

Minimum: 49°F

Average: 51°F

Maximum: 53°F

Other useful seasonal weather averages in august:

  • Outside temperature: 50°F to 53°F
  • Most common weather: "Moderate rain at times"
  • The wind blows at 5mph
  • It rains a total of 4.9in, over 7 day(s).

Should we swim in Ólafsvík in august?

No... The water temperature in Ólafsvík in august is freezing

You won't be able to swim in Ólafsvík in august! The water temperature is freezing, reaching as low as 49°F (and only 53°F at best)! Our advice: if you are going to Ólafsvík this month, plan to sightsee and forget the beach!

Note also that in august, the climate is bad with an average outside temperature of 52°F, 4.9in of precipitation (over 7 days) and 84.64 % humidity.

Water and normal seasonal temperatures in Ólafsvík in august

August
Average sea temperature 51°F
Minimum sea temperature 49°F
Maximum sea temperature 53°F
Average outside temperature 52°F
Maximum outside temperature 54°F
Minimum outside temperature 52°F
Wind speed 16.2mph
Wind temperature 47°F
Precipitation 4.9in
Number of days of rain 7 jour(s)
(22%)
Humidity 85%
Visibility in kilometers 9km
Cloud cover 59%
Our opinion freezing swimming

Swim elsewhere in Iceland in august

City Average T° Max. T° Our opinion
Reykjavík in august53°F56°Ffreezing swimming
Akureyri in august49°F52°Ffreezing swimming
Borgarnes in august52°F54°Ffreezing swimming
Djúpavík in august48°F51°Ffreezing swimming
Grindavík in august53°F56°Ffreezing swimming
Hofn in august52°F53°Ffreezing swimming
Ísafjörður in august48°F50°Ffreezing swimming
Patreksfjörður in august48°F50°Ffreezing swimming
Raufarhöfn in august50°F53°Ffreezing swimming
Siglufjördur in august49°F52°Ffreezing swimming
Snaefellsnes in august51°F53°Ffreezing swimming
Vík í Mýrdal in august53°F55°Ffreezing swimming
Jokulsarlon in august51°F54°Ffreezing swimming

Swim in Iceland in august: sea temperature by city

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