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
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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