Gällivare weather in August (Norrbotten, Sweden)

What kind of weather does August bring to Gällivare? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Gällivare includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. August marks the summer season. Daytime temperatures hover around 17°C, while nights can cool down to about 7°C.

Precipitation

Gällivare in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 87 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 16 days of rain are anticipated.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Gällivare. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Gällivare, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 87 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 71% *  

* Data from: Jokkmokk, Sweden (69 KM, 43 Miles).

Where to go in Sweden in August

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Gällivare, 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.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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