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Harstad weather in August (Troms, Norway)

How does the weather in Harstad usually fare in August? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

During August, Harstad usually has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. August is part of summer. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 16°C. At night, they generally drop to 9°C.

Precipitation

Harstad in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 110 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 17 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 155 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Harstad. June, 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.

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Harstad, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 58%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 110 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 81%  
SunshineSunshine 155 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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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In August generally
unpleasant weather
with moderate temperatures
and high monthly rainfall

More information

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).

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Norway, check out our Harstad's climate page.

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
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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