Weather in August in Norway
Planning a getaway to Norway this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Norway in August?
In August, Norway experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from cold to pleasant and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. During August, summer is in full swing.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is cold in Longyearbyen at 7°C and pleasant in Moss at 22°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 13°C in Moss and 3°C in Longyearbyen.
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In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Longyearbyen with an average of 51 mm to heavy rainfall in Eikelandsosen with 231 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Oslo.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Oslo enjoys approximately 209 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For a closer look at August's conditions in Norway, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Norway's yearly weather, check out our Norway climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Norway?
Oslo
In August Oslo generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Bergen
In August Bergen generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Stavanger
In August Stavanger generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Hemsedal
In August Hemsedal generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Tromsø
In August Tromsø generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Norway?
We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Norway with overall pleasant weather in Oslo. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, June, July and August provide pleasant weather in Oslo. The weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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