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Kiruna in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Kiruna in August will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Kiruna, based on historical data.
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August

Weather in Kiruna in August 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Kiruna in August, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +57°F during the day and approximately 2 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 19 rainy days in the month and around 80 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+57°F
Avg. max. temperature
+27°F
Min.
+79°F
Max.
80 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
19 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Kiruna has OK weather in August.

Average temperature in Kiruna in August

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Kiruna for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +72°F during the day to a minimum of +39°F during the night, the temperature in August averages around +59°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 6% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +57°F to +59°F.

Is Kiruna warm or cold in August?

Kiruna is typically mild in August.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +61°F to +57°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +46°F to +43°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

August is one of the warmest months in Kiruna, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Kiruna in August

Kiruna weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+61°F+57°F+48°F
Min. temperature
+34°F+27°F+12°F
Max. temperature
+84°F+79°F+68°F
Rainfall
105 mm80 mm57 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
72%77%80%
Air pressure
1009 HPa1010 HPa1008 HPa
Sunny days
222
Cloudy days
9911
Rainy days
191914
Snowy days
003

August typically has worse weather conditions compared to July. It’s getting colder in August. From +61°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +57°F. As August arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 105 mm to 80 mm. Humidity rises from 72% to 77%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 2 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.

September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Kiruna in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Kiruna is gradually decreasing during August, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Kiruna based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 55% chance of rain on an average day in August, with total rainfall of approximately 90 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 17 mm, which is considered light rain. August is a pretty wet month with over 17 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
August is one of the rainiest months in Kiruna, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Kiruna wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 61% chance of precipitation and 105 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 1 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last August in Kiruna?

This is the weather in Kiruna in August 2023:
1 August
🌧️
+57°F
2 August
🌧️
+60°F
3 August
🌧️
+62°F
4 August
☁️
+66°F
5 August
☁️
+62°F
6 August
☁️
+64°F
7 August
🌧️
+58°F
8 August
🌧️
+72°F
9 August
☁️
+66°F
10 August
☀️
+56°F
11 August
🌧️
+58°F
12 August
🌧️
+58°F
13 August
☁️
+61°F
14 August
🌧️
+61°F
15 August
☁️
+64°F
16 August
🌧️
+53°F
17 August
☁️
+56°F
18 August
☀️
+61°F
19 August
☀️
+57°F
20 August
☁️
+64°F
21 August
☁️
+61°F
22 August
☁️
+60°F
23 August
☁️
+57°F
24 August
🌧️
+55°F
25 August
☁️
+56°F
26 August
☁️
+62°F
27 August
☁️
+62°F
28 August
🌧️
+57°F
29 August
🌧️
+52°F
30 August
☀️
+58°F
31 August
☁️
+59°F
In August 2023 Kiruna had 4 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 12 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +59°F, with an absolute maximum of +72°F and a minimum of +52°F. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 44%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Kiruna climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Kiruna in August has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+31°F) and the highest in 2020 (+39°F). The driest year was 1994 with only 161 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2004 with 567 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kiruna in August:

Is August a good time to visit Kiruna?

It’s always a good time to visit Kiruna, but the weather is changeable in August, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Kiruna in August?

August has mild temperatures in Kiruna. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Kiruna rainy in August?

Kiruna is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Kiruna in August?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Kiruna in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Kiruna

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Kiruna, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.