Skärhamn weather in August (Västra Götaland, Sweden)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Skärhamn during August? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of August in Skärhamn typically brings pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. August is known for being in the summer season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 20°C, while night temperatures can drop to 16°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Precipitation

Skärhamn in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 106 mm for the month. This month experiences about 12 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 198 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Skärhamn, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Water Temperature 16°C *  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 106 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 198 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 51% *  

* Data from: Gothenburg, Sweden (23 KM, 14 Miles).

Where to go in Sweden in August

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

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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 Skärhamn, 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. With a water temperature of around 16°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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