Karlstad weather in August (Värmland, Sweden)

Curious about the climate in Karlstad this August? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

During August, Karlstad usually has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. August is part of the summer season. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 21°C, cooling off to about 14°C at night.

Precipitation

Karlstad in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 104 mm for the month. With the most rainfall occurring this month, it's practical to keep an umbrella handy for sudden downpours. Expect around 13 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 225 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Karlstad climate page with graphs.

 

Karlstad, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 104 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 73%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 225 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Sweden in August

Find out more about the weather in Sweden and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Karlstad, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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