Hammerfest weather in August (Finnmark, Norway)

How's the weather trend in Hammerfest as August approaches? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Hammerfest includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During August, you’ll experience the summer season. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 14°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Hammerfest in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 85 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 8 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 227 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Hammerfest. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Hammerfest, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 27%  

Precipitation 85 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 227 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland (68 KM, 42 Miles).

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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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