Alta weather in August (Finnmark, Norway)

What can you expect from the weather in Alta during August? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In August, Alta generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is a summer month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 15°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 8°C.

Alta in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. Typically around 16 days of rainfall is expected.

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 Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 77 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Alta 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.

What To Do

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

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

5/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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