Bodø weather in August (Nordland, Norway)

How does the August weather in Bodø compare to other months? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of August in Bodø typically brings moderate temperatures and high rainfall. The summer season is characteristic of August. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 16°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 10°C.

Precipitation

Bodø in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 117 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 19 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 150 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Bodø climate page with graphs.

 

Bodø, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 117 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 150 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Norway in August

Find out more about the weather in Norway and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Bodø, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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