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Sweden Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Sweden in August.

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Stockholm Gothenburg Visby Simrishamn

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 to Expect 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 (55°F) to warm in Oskarshamn at 23°C (73°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C (55°F) in Oskarshamn and 5°C (41°F) 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 (2.4 in) to high rainfall in Torup with 127 mm (5 in). Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Stockholm.

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Stockholm sees close to 238 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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Best Places to Visit in Sweden in August

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Sweden

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Sweden?

Temperature range in Sweden (August)

Precipitation variation in Sweden (August)

Stockholm

In August Stockholm generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
283 hours
238 hours
171 hours
Monthly rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
75 mm (3 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
tolerable
Climate in Stockholm →

Gothenburg

In August Gothenburg generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
233 hours
198 hours
171 hours
Monthly rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Gothenburg →

Visby

In August Visby generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
313 hours
266 hours
202 hours
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
tolerable
Climate in Visby →

Malmö

In August Malmö generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
275 hours
235 hours
187 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
76 mm (3 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Malmö →

Simrishamn

In August Simrishamn generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
278 hours
251 hours
158 hours
Monthly rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
tolerable
Climate in Simrishamn →

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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Sweden in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Stockholm 22°C (72°F) 12°C (54°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Gothenburg 21°C (70°F) 13°C (55°F) 119 mm (4.7 in)
Visby 22°C (72°F) 15°C (59°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Simrishamn 20°C (68°F) 16°C (61°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Östersund 18°C (64°F) 10°C (50°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Kiruna 16°C (61°F) 7°C (45°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)

Sweden weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Sweden in August?

August in Sweden brings perfect weather. In Stockholm, daytime temperatures are typically around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime lows hover near 12°C (54°F).

What is the average temperature in Sweden in August?

Daytime temperatures in Stockholm peak at roughly 22°C (72°F) in August, dropping to about 12°C (54°F) overnight.

Does Sweden get a lot of rain in August?

Not particularly. Stockholm averages just 75 mm (3 in) of rain in August, making it a mostly dry month for Sweden.

Is August a Good 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.

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