Weather in August in Sweden
Considering a trip to Sweden this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Sweden in August?
Sweden has a wide variety of climate types. During August, you can expect temperatures that range from mild to warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. August is a summer month.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between mild in Abisko at 13°C to warm in Oskarshamn at 23°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C in Oskarshamn and 5°C in Abisko.For specific regional insights in Sweden, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Nedra Sandby with an average of 60 mm to high rainfall in Torup with 127 mm. Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Stockholm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Stockholm enjoys close to 238 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For a more detailed look at Sweden's conditions throughout the year, check out our Sweden climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Sweden?
Stockholm
In August Stockholm generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Gothenburg
In August Gothenburg generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Visby
In August Visby generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Malmö
In August Malmö generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Simrishamn
In August Simrishamn generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Sweden?
We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Sweden. Typically, the climate in Stockholm is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit Sweden is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Stockholm. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Sweden.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Sweden? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Sweden.
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