Narvik weather in August (Nordland, Norway)

What can you expect from the weather in Narvik during August? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In August, Narvik generally has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. August falls within the summer season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 16°C. But by evening, they drop to around 8°C.

Narvik in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 118 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 19 days of the month will see rainfall.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Narvik. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Narvik, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 13°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 64%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 118 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
HumidityHumidity 81%  

Where to go in Norway in August

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

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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 Narvik in August?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 13°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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