Cool
Average highs are around 14°C, so pack for cooler days.
August verdict
Norway in August
Weather score26Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 14°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 97mm, so some wet days are possible.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
14°C
Rain
97mm
Sun
5.4h
Sea
9°C
Weather score
26
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
TemperatureTemp
RainRain
SunSun
SwimSwim
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 97mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 9°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Norway with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August14°C average high
August is one of Norway's hottest months, so shade and slower afternoons matter.
Warmest monthsJune to August
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August97mm average rain
August sits near Norway's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsFebruary to July
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August5.4 hours average sun
August is brighter than Norway's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to July
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August9°C average sea
August is one of Norway's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 9°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August26 weather score
August scores above Norway's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsApril to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.