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Nordland Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Nordland, Norway in August.

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Thinking about venturing to Nordland, Norway this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Nordland in August

Nordland, Norway is a region in Norway. August in Nordland generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. During August, summer is in full swing.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 14°C (57°F) in Andenes to 17°C (63°F) in Mosjøen. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C (48°F) in Mosjøen and 11°C (52°F) in Andenes. On average, August is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Nordland, Norway.

For a closer look at conditions across Nordland, Norway, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Røst with an average of 63 mm (2.5 in) to high rainfall in Brønnøysund with 142 mm (5.6 in).

Explore Nordland by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Nordland — and find the best time to visit. (based on Reine)

January5°C (41°F) February4°C (39°F) March4°C (39°F) April5°C (41°F) May8°C (46°F) June11°C (52°F) This monthJuly14°C (57°F) August14°C (57°F) September12°C (54°F) October9°C (48°F) November7°C (45°F) December6°C (43°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Nordland in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Nordland.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Nordland

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Nordland, Norway?

Temperature range in Nordland (August)

Precipitation variation in Nordland (August)

Reine

In August Reine generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
25 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
poor
Climate in Reine →

Svolvær

In August Svolvær generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
143 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
24 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
poor
Climate in Svolvær →

Kabelvåg

In August Kabelvåg generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
143 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
24 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
poor
Climate in Kabelvåg →

Bodø

In August Bodø generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
195 hours
150 hours
120 hours
Monthly rainfall
104 mm (4.1 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
168 mm (6.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
19 days
24 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Bodø →

Andenes

In August Andenes generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
22 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
poor
Climate in Andenes →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Nordland, in Norway.

In our records: Norway August extremes

Notable August records observed across cities in Norway in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest August day in Norway reached 35°C (95°F) in Geilo on August 2, 1982.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Nordland in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Reine 14°C (57°F) 11°C (52°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Svolvær 15°C (59°F) 11°C (52°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
Kabelvåg 15°C (59°F) 11°C (52°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)
Bodø 16°C (61°F) 10°C (50°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Andenes 14°C (57°F) 11°C (52°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Narvik 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)

Nordland weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Nordland, Norway in August?

August in Nordland, Norway brings tolerable weather. In Reine, daytime temperatures are typically around 14°C (57°F) and nighttime lows hover near 11°C (52°F).

What is the average temperature in Nordland, Norway in August?

Reine averages a daytime maximum of 14°C (57°F) in August, with overnight lows close to 11°C (52°F).

Does Nordland, Norway get a lot of rain in August?

August is on the drier side in Nordland, Norway. Reine averages only about 69 mm (2.7 in), with most days staying dry.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Nordland, Norway?

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Nordland, Norway. Typically, the climate in Reine is tolerable.

Generally speaking, July and August provide tolerable weather in Reine. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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