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Alta weather in August (Finnmark, Norway)

Thinking of visiting Alta in August? Check the weather first! Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Alta includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During August, the summer season is in full swing. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 15°C. At night, it falls to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Alta in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 16 days this month are expected to have rain.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Alta. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Alta, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 55%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 77 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  

Where to go in Norway in August

Find out more about the weather in Norway and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

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.

What To Do

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

Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Barbeque
5/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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