Roskilde weather in August (Region Sjælland, Denmark)

What is the weather forecast for Roskilde in August? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

During August, Roskilde experiences perfect weather, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. During August, you’ll experience the summer season. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 22°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 13°C.

Precipitation

Roskilde in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. With the most rainfall occurring this month, it's practical to keep an umbrella handy for sudden downpours. Past climate data indicates that roughly 13 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 199 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Roskilde. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Roskilde climate page with graphs.

 

Roskilde, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 80 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Sunshine 199 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 45% *  

Data from: Copenhagen, Denmark (30 KM, 19 Miles).

Where to go in Denmark in August

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Roskilde, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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