Härnösand weather in August (Västernorrland, Sweden)

Wondering what the weather is like in Härnösand during August? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Härnösand includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August marks the summer season. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 19°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 12°C.

Precipitation

Härnösand in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 14 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 217 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Härnösand, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 76 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 217 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Sundsvall, Sweden (42 KM, 26 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 Härnösand, 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

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Härnösand.

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