Selje weather in August (Sogn og Fjordane, Norway)

What is the weather forecast for Selje in August? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In August, Selje usually has moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. August ushers in the summer season. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 16°C. At night, they generally drop to 12°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Selje in August usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 170 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 22 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

With about 130 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Selje. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, 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 Selje climate page with graphs.

 

Selje, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 72%  

Precipitation 170 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Sunshine 130 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Ålesund, Norway (62 KM, 38 Miles).

Where to go in Norway 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 Selje, 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

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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