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Weather in August in Västerbotten

Are you planning a trip a to Västerbotten in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in Västerbotten in August?

Västerbotten is a region in Sweden. August in Västerbotten generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. August falls during the summer season.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between mild in Hemavan at 15°C to pleasant in Himmersundet at 20°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C in Himmersundet and 6°C in Hemavan.

For specific regional insights in Västerbotten, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Skellefteå with an average of 75 mm to high rainfall in Saxnäs with 111 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Umeå.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Umeå enjoys approximately 221 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Västerbotten climate page.

Where to go in Västerbotten in August

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Västerbotten on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Sweden, check out our Västerbotten's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Västerbotten?

Umeå

In August Umeå generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Umeå
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<<   July July
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20°C 
12°C 
289 hours 
80 mm 
12 days 
19°C 
11°C 
221 hours 
80 mm 
14 days 
14°C 
7°C 
156 hours 
67 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Umeå

Skellefteå

In August Skellefteå generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Skellefteå
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<<   July July
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20°C 
13°C 
79 mm 
12 days 
19°C 
12°C 
75 mm 
14 days 
14°C 
7°C 
65 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Skellefteå

Karlsten

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

Karlsten
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<<   July July
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20°C 
10°C 
113 mm 
17 days 
18°C 
8°C 
97 mm 
17 days 
12°C 
4°C 
76 mm 
18 days 
Climate in Karlsten

Vilhelmina

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

Vilhelmina
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<<   July July
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20°C 
10°C 
106 mm 
17 days 
18°C 
8°C 
94 mm 
16 days 
13°C 
4°C 
71 mm 
18 days 
Climate in Vilhelmina

Kittelfjäll

In August Kittelfjäll generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Kittelfjäll
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<<   July July
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18°C 
8°C 
126 mm 
18 days 
16°C 
6°C 
109 mm 
18 days 
11°C 
3°C 
89 mm 
20 days 
Climate in Kittelfjäll

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Is August the best time to visit Västerbotten?

In our opinion, August is a good time to visit Västerbotten with overall pleasant weather in Umeå. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Västerbotten is in July with generally perfect weather in Umeå. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Västerbotten.

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