Sweden weather in August - temperature, rain and is it a good time to visit?
August is one of the best months for a holiday in Sweden.
Daytime
21°
Night
11°
🌊 Sea
20°
☀️ Day length
15 h 43 min
Chance of rain
49%
Thunder days
5%
Humid days
27%
In August, Sweden averages about 21° during the day and 11° at night. There's a moderate chance of rain (about 49%). The sea is around 20°C - brisk for swimming.
Sweden weather all year - average temperatures and rain
| Month | Day | Night | Chance of rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0℃ | -5℃ | 40% |
| February | 2℃ | -4℃ | 38% |
| March | 5℃ | -3℃ | 34% |
| April | 10℃ | 1℃ | 43% |
| May ★ | 16℃ | 6℃ | 43% |
| June ★ | 19℃ | 10℃ | 49% |
| July ★ | 22℃ | 12℃ | 44% |
| August ★ | 21℃ | 11℃ | 49% |
| September ★ | 17℃ | 8℃ | 41% |
| October ★ | 11℃ | 4℃ | 48% |
| November | 6℃ | 1℃ | 52% |
| December | 3℃ | -2℃ | 48% |
★ - months most often recommended for travel
Where is it warmest in Sweden in August? Weather by city
| Place | Day | Night | 🌊 Sea | Chance of rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malmö | 22℃ | 13℃ | 19℃ | 58% |
| Linköping | 22℃ | 12℃ | - | 50% |
| Stockholm | 21℃ | 12℃ | 22℃ | 54% |
| Örebro | 21℃ | 11℃ | - | 46% |
| Västerås | 21℃ | 11℃ | - | 46% |
| Uppsala | 21℃ | 11℃ | - | 41% |
| Gothenburg | 20℃ | 12℃ | 19℃ | 48% |
| Jönköping | 20℃ | 10℃ | - | 53% |
| Umeå | 19℃ | 9℃ | 19℃ | 45% |
Travelling soon? Check the live 14-day weather forecast for Sweden.