Cool
Average highs are around 20°C, so pack for cooler days.
August verdict
Gothenburg Archipelago, Sweden in August
Weather score46Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 20°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6.7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 73mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
20°C
Rain
73mm
Sun
6.7h
Sea
18°C
Weather score
46
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 73mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 18°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Gothenburg Archipelago, Sweden with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August20°C average high
August is one of Gothenburg Archipelago's hottest months, so shade and slower afternoons matter.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August73mm average rain
August is one of Gothenburg Archipelago's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsJanuary to July and December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August6.7 hours average sun
August is brighter than Gothenburg Archipelago'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.
Sea temperature
August18°C average sea
August is one of Gothenburg Archipelago'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.
Weather score
August46 weather score
August scores above Gothenburg Archipelago'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.