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Sognefjord Weather in August

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

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Flåm Sogndal Balestrand Gudvangen

Planning a journey to the Sognefjord, Norway 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 the Sognefjord in August

The Sognefjord, Norway is a region in Norway. August in the Sognefjord generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. August is a summer month.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) in Flåm.

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

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Kaupanger with an average of 126 mm (5 in) to heavy rainfall in Balestrand with 171 mm (6.7 in).

Explore the Sognefjord by month

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

January-2°C (28°F) February-2°C (28°F) March1°C (34°F) April4°C (39°F) May9°C (48°F) June14°C (57°F) This monthJuly17°C (63°F) August16°C (61°F) September11°C (52°F) October5°C (41°F) November1°C (34°F) December-2°C (28°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Sognefjord in August

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

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 the Sognefjord

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

Temperature range in the Sognefjord (August)

Precipitation variation in the Sognefjord (August)

Flåm

In August Flåm generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

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August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly rainfall
135 mm (5.3 in)
134 mm (5.3 in)
146 mm (5.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
23 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Flåm →

Sogndal

In August Sogndal generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

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August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
131 mm (5.2 in)
134 mm (5.3 in)
156 mm (6.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
22 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Sogndal →

Balestrand

In August Balestrand generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
167 mm (6.6 in)
171 mm (6.7 in)
210 mm (8.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
21 days
25 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Balestrand →

Gudvangen

In August Gudvangen generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

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August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
149 mm (5.9 in)
151 mm (5.9 in)
173 mm (6.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
21 days
24 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Gudvangen →

Aurland

In August Aurland generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
133 mm (5.2 in)
131 mm (5.2 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
22 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Sognefjord, 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 the Sognefjord in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Flåm 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 134 mm (5.3 in)
Sogndal 17°C (63°F) 10°C (50°F) 134 mm (5.3 in)
Balestrand 17°C (63°F) 9°C (48°F) 171 mm (6.7 in)
Gudvangen 16°C (61°F) 9°C (48°F) 151 mm (5.9 in)
Aurland 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 131 mm (5.2 in)
Kaupanger 17°C (63°F) 10°C (50°F) 126 mm (5 in)

The Sognefjord weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

August in the Sognefjord, Norway brings unpleasant weather. In Flåm, daytime temperatures are typically around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime lows hover near 8°C (46°F).

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

In Flåm, the average daytime high in August is 16°C (61°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 8°C (46°F).

Does the Sognefjord, Norway get a lot of rain in August?

the Sognefjord, Norway sees substantial rainfall in August. Flåm typically averages about 134 mm (5.3 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is August a Good Time to Visit the Sognefjord, Norway?

In our view, August is one of the best times to travel to the Sognefjord, Norway, however the weather can often be unpleasant in Flåm.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly unpleasant weather in Flåm.

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