Temperatures in August
It's pleasantly warm in August in Sweden with an average temperature of 22°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 18°C to a high of 24°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 12°C and 16°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Sweden 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 Sweden with warm temperatures, averaging around 23°C during the day and nights close to 16°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-August
By mid-August, the average daytime temperature drops to around 22°C, with nights close to 15°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 Sweden will be around 20°C, with nights close to 13°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Precipitation in August
In August, there is an average of 70 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 38% per day this month. The weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in August for Sweden. 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.
Sweden in August |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
22°C | 22°C | |
 High Temp |
24°C | 24°C | |
| Low Temp |
18°C | 19°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
70 mm | 60 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
12 days | 10 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Is August a good time to visit Sweden?
Want nice weather? Then August is a great time to be in Sweden. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Sweden in August
With 32°C, Sweden hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in August 2022. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 14°C in 2020. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 5°C to a high of 21°C.
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The climate of Sweden is based on weather data from Stockholm. Other spots, like Småland, Malmö or Gothenburg, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Sweden for a full picture of the climate.
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Daily Temperature in August in Sweden
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in August in Sweden, 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 Sweden
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in August for Sweden, 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 12 days of rain in Sweden.
Daily UV Index in August in Sweden
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Sweden, 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 Sweden Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in August in Sweden, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in August in Sweden Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in August in Sweden, 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 Sweden
Click on a specific day in August for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Sweden. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Sweden by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Sweden. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
