Västernorrland Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Västernorrland, Sweden in August.

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Sundsvall Härnösand Örnsköldsvik Docksta

Planning a journey to Västernorrland, Sweden 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 Västernorrland in August

Västernorrland, Sweden is a region in Sweden. August in Västernorrland generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During August, summer is in full swing.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) in Sundsvall.

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

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Härnösand with an average of 76 mm (3 in) to moderate rainfall in Kramfors with 90 mm (3.5 in). Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Sundsvall.

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this August. For example, Sundsvall gets approximately 217 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore Västernorrland by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Västernorrland - and find the best time to visit. (based on Sundsvall)

January-1°C (30°F) February0°C (32°F) March4°C (39°F) April9°C (48°F) May14°C (57°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly22°C (72°F) August20°C (68°F) September16°C (61°F) October9°C (48°F) November4°C (39°F) December1°C (34°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Västernorrland in August

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

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 Västernorrland

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Västernorrland, Sweden?

Temperature range in Västernorrland (August)

Precipitation variation in Västernorrland (August)

Sundsvall

In August Sundsvall generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
268 hours
217 hours
144 hours
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
good
Climate in Sundsvall →

Härnösand

In August Härnösand generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
268 hours
217 hours
144 hours
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
76 mm (3 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
excellent
very good
good
Climate in Härnösand →

Örnsköldsvik

In August Örnsköldsvik generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
excellent
very good
good
Climate in Örnsköldsvik →

Docksta

In August Docksta generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
excellent
very good
good
Climate in Docksta →

Kramfors

In August Kramfors generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
268 hours
217 hours
144 hours
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
good
Climate in Kramfors →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Västernorrland, in Sweden.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Västernorrland in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sundsvall 20°C (68°F) 10°C (50°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Härnösand 19°C (66°F) 12°C (54°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Örnsköldsvik 19°C (66°F) 11°C (52°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Docksta 19°C (66°F) 12°C (54°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Kramfors 20°C (68°F) 10°C (50°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Lugnvik 20°C (68°F) 10°C (50°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)

Västernorrland weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Västernorrland, Sweden in August?

In August, Västernorrland, Sweden generally has excellent weather conditions. Sundsvall sees daytime temperatures near 20°C (68°F), with nights cooling to roughly 10°C (50°F).

What is the average temperature in Västernorrland, Sweden in August?

In Sundsvall, the average daytime high in August is 20°C (68°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 10°C (50°F).

Does Västernorrland, Sweden get a lot of rain in August?

August is on the drier side in Västernorrland, Sweden. Sundsvall averages only about 80 mm (3.1 in), with most days staying dry.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Västernorrland, Sweden?

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Västernorrland, Sweden. Typically, the climate in Sundsvall is excellent. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, July and August provide excellent weather in Sundsvall. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

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