Sandnes weather in August (Rogaland, Norway)

How is August weather typically in Sandnes? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of August in Sandnes typically brings pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. Summer occurs in August. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 18°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 13°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Sandnes in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 174 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 21 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 161 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Sandnes. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sandnes, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 174 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 161 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Stavanger, Norway (13 KM, 8 Miles).

Where to go in Norway in August

Find out more about the weather in Norway and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Sandnes, 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

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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