Sotra Weather in August

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

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Misje Algrøy Steinsland

Thinking about venturing to Sotra, 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 Sotra in August

Sotra, Norway is a region in Norway. August in Sotra generally has mild temperatures, with heavy precipitation. During August, summer is in full swing.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) in Misje. On average, August is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Sotra, Norway.

To explore the conditions in Sotra, Norway in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Misje with an average of 177 mm (7 in) to heavy rainfall in Steinsland with 189 mm (7.4 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Misje as an example - it receives around 140 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

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Best Places to Visit in Sotra in August

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

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 Sotra

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

Temperature range in Sotra (August)

Precipitation variation in Sotra (August)

Misje

In August Misje generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
167 hours
140 hours
89 hours
Monthly rainfall
132 mm (5.2 in)
177 mm (7 in)
246 mm (9.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
23 days
27 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Misje →

Algrøy

In August Algrøy generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
167 hours
140 hours
89 hours
Monthly rainfall
132 mm (5.2 in)
178 mm (7 in)
239 mm (9.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
23 days
27 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Algrøy →

Steinsland

In August Steinsland generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°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)
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
167 hours
140 hours
89 hours
Monthly rainfall
139 mm (5.5 in)
189 mm (7.4 in)
240 mm (9.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
23 days
27 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Steinsland →

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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 Sotra in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Misje 17°C (63°F) 14°C (57°F) 177 mm (7 in)
Algrøy 17°C (63°F) 13°C (55°F) 178 mm (7 in)
Steinsland 18°C (64°F) 13°C (55°F) 189 mm (7.4 in)

Sotra weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

In August, Sotra, Norway generally has unpleasant weather conditions. Misje sees daytime temperatures near 17°C (63°F), with nights cooling to roughly 14°C (57°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Misje peak at roughly 17°C (63°F) in August, dropping to about 14°C (57°F) overnight.

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

Rainfall in Sotra, Norway peaks during August. Misje averages roughly 177 mm (7 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Sotra, Norway?

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

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

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