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Skåne Weather in August

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

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Simrishamn Malmö Lund Helsingborg

Planning a journey to Skåne, Sweden this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Skåne in August

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

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is pleasant in Simrishamn at 20°C (68°F) and warm in Löddeköpinge at 23°C (73°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 12°C (54°F) in Löddeköpinge and 16°C (61°F) in Simrishamn.

To explore the conditions in Skåne, Sweden in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Brantevik with an average of 64 mm (2.5 in) to high rainfall in Mölle with 112 mm (4.4 in). Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Malmö.

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Malmö sees close to 235 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Skåne by month

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

January5°C (41°F) February4°C (39°F) March6°C (43°F) April9°C (48°F) May13°C (55°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly20°C (68°F) August20°C (68°F) September17°C (63°F) October13°C (55°F) November9°C (48°F) December6°C (43°F)
Best Time to Visit Skåne →

Best Places to Visit in Skåne in August

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

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 Skåne

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

Temperature range in Skåne (August)

Precipitation variation in Skåne (August)

Malmö

In August Malmö generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
275 hours
235 hours
187 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
76 mm (3 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Malmö →

Simrishamn

In August Simrishamn generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
278 hours
251 hours
158 hours
Monthly rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
tolerable
Climate in Simrishamn →

Lund

In August Lund generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
275 hours
235 hours
187 hours
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Lund →

Helsingborg

In August Helsingborg generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
230 hours
199 hours
142 hours
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Helsingborg →

Ystad

In August Ystad generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
275 hours
235 hours
187 hours
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Ystad →

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

Popular cities in August

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Simrishamn 20°C (68°F) 16°C (61°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Malmö 23°C (73°F) 13°C (55°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Lund 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Helsingborg 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
Ystad 21°C (70°F) 14°C (57°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Kivik 21°C (70°F) 15°C (59°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)

Skåne weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

In August, Skåne, Sweden generally has perfect weather conditions. Malmö sees daytime temperatures near 23°C (73°F), with nights cooling to roughly 13°C (55°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Malmö peak at roughly 23°C (73°F) in August, dropping to about 13°C (55°F) overnight.

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

Not particularly. Malmö averages just 76 mm (3 in) of rain in August, making it a mostly dry month for Skåne, Sweden.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Skåne, Sweden?

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Skåne, Sweden. Typically, the climate in Malmö is perfect.

Generally speaking, June, July and August provide perfect weather in Malmö. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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