Norrbotten Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Norrbotten, Sweden in August.

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Kiruna Arjeplog Abisko Arvidsjaur

Thinking about venturing to Norrbotten, Sweden 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 Norrbotten in August

Norrbotten, Sweden is a region in Sweden. August in Norrbotten generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of August is in the summer season.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from mild in Abisko at 13°C (55°F) to pleasant in Boden at 20°C (68°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C (50°F) in Boden and 5°C (41°F) in Abisko.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Norrbotten, Sweden, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Luleå with an average of 70 mm (2.8 in) to high rainfall in Abisko with 101 mm (4 in).

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January-7°C (19°F) February-7°C (19°F) March-2°C (28°F) April3°C (37°F) May9°C (48°F) June15°C (59°F) This monthJuly18°C (64°F) August16°C (61°F) September11°C (52°F) October4°C (39°F) November-3°C (27°F) December-5°C (23°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Norrbotten in August

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

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 Norrbotten

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Norrbotten, Sweden?

Temperature range in Norrbotten (August)

Precipitation variation in Norrbotten (August)

Kiruna

In August Kiruna generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

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August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly rainfall
115 mm (4.5 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Kiruna →

Arjeplog

In August Arjeplog generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

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August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Arjeplog →

Abisko

In August Abisko generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly rainfall
124 mm (4.9 in)
101 mm (4 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Abisko →

Arvidsjaur

In August Arvidsjaur generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

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August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Arvidsjaur →

Boden

In August Boden generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

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August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
75 mm (3 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
tolerable
Climate in Boden →

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

Popular cities in August

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kiruna 16°C (61°F) 7°C (45°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Arjeplog 17°C (63°F) 8°C (46°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
Abisko 13°C (55°F) 5°C (41°F) 101 mm (4 in)
Arvidsjaur 18°C (64°F) 8°C (46°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Boden 20°C (68°F) 10°C (50°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Gällivare 17°C (63°F) 7°C (45°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)

Norrbotten weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Norrbotten, Sweden in August?

August in Norrbotten, Sweden brings tolerable weather. In Kiruna, daytime temperatures are typically around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime lows hover near 7°C (45°F).

What is the average temperature in Norrbotten, Sweden in August?

Average temperatures in Norrbotten, Sweden during August range from a nighttime low near 7°C (45°F) to a daytime high around 16°C (61°F) in Kiruna.

Does Norrbotten, Sweden get a lot of rain in August?

August is on the drier side in Norrbotten, Sweden. Kiruna averages only about 86 mm (3.4 in), with most days staying dry.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Norrbotten, Sweden?

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Norrbotten, Sweden. Typically, the climate in Kiruna is tolerable. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, June, July and August provide tolerable weather in Kiruna. The weather in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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