Weather in August in Dalarna
Thinking about venturing to Dalarna this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Dalarna in August?
Dalarna is a region in Sweden. August in Dalarna generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. August is a summer month.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from mild in Grövelsjön at 17°C to pleasant in Avesta at 22°C. At night it cools down to 11°C in Avesta and 7°C in Grövelsjön.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Avesta with an average of 85 mm to high rainfall in Lima with 111 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Rättvik.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 210 hours of sunshine in Rättvik. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For a closer look at August's conditions in Dalarna, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Dalarna's yearly weather, check out our Dalarna climate page.
Where to go in Dalarna in August
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Dalarna?
Rättvik
In August Rättvik generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Stöten
In August Stöten generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Orsa
In August Orsa generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Lindvallen
In August Lindvallen generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Falun
In August Falun generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Dalarna?
We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Dalarna. Typically, the climate in Rättvik is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit Dalarna is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Rättvik. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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