Weather in August in Västerbotten
Thinking about venturing to Västerbotten this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
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.
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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. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Umeå receives the most rainfall during this month of the year.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Umeå enjoys close to 221 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Västerbotten in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Västerbotten climate page.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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