Skien weather in August (Telemark, Norway)

What weather conditions can you expect in Skien this August? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of August in Skien typically brings pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Summer occurs in August. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 21°C, cooling down at night to around 12°C.

Precipitation

Skien in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 114 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 210 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Skien, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 114 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 210 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Drammen, Norway (68 KM, 42 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 Skien, 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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Skien.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Norway? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Norway. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.