Stockholm weather in August (Stockholm county, Sweden)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Stockholm this August? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The weather in Stockholm is usually perfect in August, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August ushers in the summer season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 22°C. But by evening, they drop to around 12°C.

Precipitation

Stockholm in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 75 mm for the month. During the wettest month of the year, an umbrella can be your best friend to stay dry. Climate data suggests that about 13 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 238 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Stockholm, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Water Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 75 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 73%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 238 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 Stockholm, 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. With a water temperature of around 19°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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Stockholm.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Sweden? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Sweden. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.