Cool
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days.
August verdict
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6.6h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 101mm, so some wet days are possible.
Monthly averages
Temp
19°C
Rain
101mm
Sun
6.6h
Sea
18°C
Weather score
41
Mixed
Cool
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days.
Showers
Rainfall averages 101mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.6h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 18°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Compare Arendal, Norway with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
August19°C average high
August is one of Arendal's hottest months, so shade and slower afternoons matter.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
August101mm average rain
August sits near Arendal's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsFebruary to June and December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
August6.6 hours average sun
August is brighter than Arendal's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
August18°C average sea
August is one of Arendal's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJune to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 15°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
August41 weather score
August scores above Arendal's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJune to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.