Cool
Average highs are around 14°C, so pack for cooler days.
August verdict
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 14°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.2h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 75mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Monthly averages
Temp
14°C
Rain
75mm
Sun
5.2h
Sea
12°C
Weather score
25
Poor
Cool
Average highs are around 14°C, so pack for cooler days.
Drier
Rainfall averages 75mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.2h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 12°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Compare Harstad, Norway with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
August14°C average high
August is one of Harstad's hottest months, so shade and slower afternoons matter.
Warmest monthsJune to August
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
August75mm average rain
August sits on the drier side of Harstad's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsMarch to August
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
August5.2 hours average sun
August sits close to Harstad'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.
August12°C average sea
August is one of Harstad's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 11°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
August25 weather score
August scores above Harstad's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsMay to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.