Cool
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days.
August verdict
North Pole, North Pole, Arctic Circle in August
Weather score34Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 69mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
17°C
Rain
69mm
Sun
5.4h
Weather score
34
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
TemperatureTemp
RainRain
SunSun
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 69mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Weather map
Compare North Pole, North Pole, Arctic Circle with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August17°C average high
August sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJune to August
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August69mm average rain
August is one of North Pole's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsJanuary to June and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August5.4 hours average sun
August sits close to North Pole's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsMay to July
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
August34 weather score
August sits close to North Pole's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJune to July
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.