August Rainfall and Precipitation in Sweden
Monthly rainfall totals, rainy days and the driest cities across Sweden in August.
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Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in August: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.
Regions and islands in Sweden
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Popular cities in Sweden
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- Bolmstad
- Boo
- Borgholm
- Borrby
- Branäs
- Brastad
- Byske
- Dala-Floda
- Falkenberg
- Falun
- Fjällbacka
- Gothenburg
- Gränna
- Gävle
- Halmstad
- Helsingborg
- Hestra
- Härnösand
- Jukkasjärvi
- Jönköping
- Kalmar
- Karlskrona
- Karlstad
- Kiruna
- Kivik
- Kristianstad
- Kungshamn
- Linköping
- Ljungskile
- Lofsdalen
- Lund
- Lundsbrunn
- Lysekil
- Löderup
- Malmö
- Mälaren
- Norrköping
- Orsa
- Porjus
- Ramundberget
- Rättvik
- Simrishamn
- Stockholm
- Strömstad
- Stöten
- Sundsandvik
- Sundsvall
- Svanesund
- Umeå
- Uppsala
- Varberg
- Vimmerby
- Visby
- Västerås
- Ystad
- Åre
- Örebro
- Östersund
Sweden precipitation in August: frequently asked questions
How much rainfall does Sweden receive in August?
Rainfall in Stockholm during August is on the lighter side, averaging about 75 mm (3 in). Expect predominantly dry weather punctuated by short showers.
How many days does it rain in Sweden in August?
Rainfall in Stockholm typically falls on roughly 13 days days in August.
Is August part of the rainy season in Sweden?
Not really. August is outside the wettest stretch of the year in Sweden.
What is the wettest city in August in Sweden?
Based on our records, Torup receives the most rainfall in Sweden in August, averaging about 127 mm (5 in).
What is the driest city in August in Sweden?
In our records, Nedra Sandby stands out as the driest city in Sweden for August, averaging just 60 mm (2.4 in).
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