Temperatures in August
It's cool to moderate in August in Svolvær with an average temperature of 16°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 14°C to a high of 19°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 10°C and 13°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Svolvær in August. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of August
The month of August starts in Svolvær with cool temperatures, averaging around 17°C during the day and nights close to 13°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry. Opt for a light coat, jumper or cardigan, and long trousers.
Mid-August
By mid-August, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 17°C, with nights close to 12°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Svolvær will be around 16°C, with nights close to 11°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Svolvær is 15°C this month. This is probably too cold to swim without protective gear.
Precipitation in August
In August, there is an average of 44 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 36% per day this month. The weather’s variable. There are also a few days with lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in August for Svolvær. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Svolvær in August |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
16°C | 22°C | |
 High Temp |
19°C | 24°C | |
| Low Temp |
14°C | 19°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
44 mm | 60 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
11 days | 10 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
Is August a good time to visit Svolvær?
Looking for sun and warm weather? Then August isn’t the best time to be in Svolvær. The temperature is too low this month for a warm stay.
Temperature records for Svolvær in August
With 29°C, Svolvær hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in August 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 10°C in 2020. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 6°C to a high of 19°C.
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Daily Temperature in August in Svolvær
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in August in Svolvær, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in August in Svolvær
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in August for Svolvær, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for August, you can expect around 11 days of rain in Svolvær.
Daily UV Index in August in Svolvær
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Svolvær, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in August in Svolvær Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in August in Svolvær, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in August in Svolvær Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in August in Svolvær, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in August for Svolvær
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Average Weather in Svolvær by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Svolvær. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
