Sweden weather in August
Thinking about venturing to Sweden this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to 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 moderate to warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. August is a summer month.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between moderate 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.
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. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 238 hours of sunshine in Stockholm. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
For specific regional insights in Sweden for August, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Sweden climate page.
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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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.
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