Skarstein weather in August (Vest-Agder, Norway)

How is August weather typically in Skarstein? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

In August, the weather in Skarstein generally includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Summer occurs in August. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 19°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 14°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Skarstein in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 150 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 18 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 232 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. June, July and August typically offer 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 Skarstein climate page with graphs.

 

Skarstein, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 150 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 232 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Kristiansand, Norway (61 KM, 37 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.

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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 Skarstein, 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

7/10

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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