Uppsala weather in August (Uppsala county, Sweden)

Is Uppsala a good destination in August, weather-wise? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Uppsala in August, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. During August, the summer season is in full swing. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 22°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 11°C.

Precipitation

Uppsala in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 14 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 222 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

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

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

 

Uppsala, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 79 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 222 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Mälaren, Sweden (46 KM, 29 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 Uppsala, 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

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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