Östersund weather in August (Jämtland, Sweden)

What's the typical weather in Östersund for August? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In August, Östersund tends to experience pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is part of summer. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 18°C. At night, they generally drop to 10°C.

Precipitation

Östersund in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 88 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 14 days of rain.

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

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

 

Östersund, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 88 mm  

Rainy days 14 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 Östersund, 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

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 Östersund.

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