August weather forecast
Sweden

In Sweden, August signals the tail end of summer, with temperatures beginning to cool but still providing a pleasant climate. Average temperatures across the country typically range from 15°C (59°F) to 20°C (68°F). Southern regions, such as Gothenburg and Stockholm, often experience the warmer end of this range, whereas in the northernmost city, Kiruna, temperatures can vary between 10°C (50°F) and 15°C (59°F).

Daylight hours start to shorten during August, though they remain significant, with up to 16 hours of daylight in the southern parts and longer in the northern regions. The Midnight Sun phenomenon concludes early in the month, with darkness slowly returning to the northernmost areas.

August sees a modest amount of rainfall with an average precipitation between 50mm (1.97") and 70mm (2.76"). Southern Sweden generally receives more rainfall compared to the north. Despite this, many days in August are still dry and sunny, and an occasional thunderstorm can occur, typically in the south.

Wind conditions in August are generally calm. The average wind speed varies from 10km/h (6.2mph) to 15km/h (9.3mph), with gusts occasionally reaching up to 30km/h (18.6mph) along the coast.

Nature in August is vibrant and lively. Forests are thick with foliage, and the countryside continues to be painted with a palette of wildflowers. The harvesting season begins for various fruits, including the renowned Swedish berries such as strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries.

August remains a popular time for outdoor activities. Hiking, cycling, fishing, and boating are all prevalent, and the warm Baltic Sea temperatures, usually around 17°C (62.6°F) to 19°C (66.2°F), still allow for comfortable swimming.

Cultural festivals and events continue in August, although they start to wind down towards the end of the month as the summer vacation period concludes. The medieval week in Visby, Gotland, is a particular highlight, attracting visitors with its historical reenactments and festivities.

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• Stockholm - August »
  August is the month with the warmest seawater in Stockholm, with an average sea temperature of 18.8°C (65.8°F). In August, the average sea temperature is 18.8°C (65.8°F).
• Gothenburg - August »
  The month with the warmest seawater in Gothenburg is August, with an average sea temperature of 18.5°C (65.3°F). August is the month with the warmest seawater in Gothenburg, with an average sea temperature of 18.5°C (65.3°F).
• Malmö - August »
  August is the month with the warmest seawater in Malmö with an average sea temperature of 17.7°C (63.9°F). With an average sea temperature of 17.7°C (63.9°F), August is the month with the warmest seawater in Malmö.
• Uppsala - August »
  August, the last month of the summer in Uppsala, is also an agreeable month, with an average temperature varying between 21.1°C (70°F) and 11.8°C (53.2°F). In Uppsala in August, it is raining for 15.6 days, with typically 35mm (1.38") of accumulated precipitation.
• Linköping - August »
  In Linköping, in August, during 13 rainfall days, 61mm (2.4") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Linköping, during August, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 61mm (2.4") of precipitation.
• Örebro - August »
  In Örebro in August, it is raining for 11.7 days, with typically 17mm (0.67") of accumulated precipitation. In Örebro, in August, it is raining for 11.7 days, with typically 17mm (0.67") of accumulated precipitation.
• Västerås - August »
  In Västerås, Sweden, during August, the rain falls for 12.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 20mm (0.79") of precipitation. On the first day of August in Västerås, Sweden, sunrise is at 04:36 and sunset at 21:23.
• Helsingborg - August »
  The month with the warmest seawater in Helsingborg, Sweden, is August, with an average sea temperature of 18.6°C (65.5°F). On the last day of August, in Helsingborg sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 20:08 CEST.
• Norrköping - August »
  In Norrköping, during August, the rain falls for 13.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 32mm (1.26") of precipitation. Norrköping's entry into August measures an average high-temperature of a still agreeable 21.2°C (70.2°F), closely parallel to the preceding month.
• Lund - August »
  In Lund, August is the month with the highest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 20.9°C (69.6°F) and a low of 14.3°C (57.7°F). August is the warmest month in Lund, with an average high-temperature of 20.9°C (69.6°F) and an average low-temperature of 14.3°C (57.7°F).
• Umeå - August »
  August is the month with the warmest seawater in Umeå with an average sea temperature of 15°C (59°F). The month with the warmest seawater in Umeå is August, with an average sea temperature of 15°C (59°F).
• Gävle - August »
  On the first day of August in Gävle sunrise is at 04:27 and sunset at 21:28. In Gävle, Sweden, in August, during 13 rainfall days, 82mm (3.23") of precipitation is typically accumulated.