Horten weather in August (Vestfold, Norway)

Is August a good time to explore Horten weather-wise? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Horten during August to be perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Summer occurs in August. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 22°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 13°C.

Precipitation

Horten in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 95 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 16 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 210 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

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

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

 

Horten, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 95 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 210 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Drammen, Norway (39 KM, 24 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.

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 Horten, 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

Barbeque

8/10

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 Horten.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Norway? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Norway. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.