Kiruna weather in August (Norrbotten, Sweden)

How does the August weather in Kiruna compare to other months? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In August, the weather in Kiruna generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is a notable month of the summer season. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 16°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 7°C.

Precipitation

Kiruna in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 86 mm for the month. Expect around 17 days of rain based on historical data.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kiruna, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 86 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Kiruna, 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?

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

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Sweden? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Sweden. 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.