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Alesund in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Alesund in August and see if it is worth visiting.
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August

Weather in Alesund in August 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
🌊
Cold water
Alesund in August usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +63°F and roughly 2 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 23 rainy days with an average precipitation of 167 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • August is usually the hottest month of the year in Alesund;
  • August is usually the wettest month of the year in Alesund;

Average weather

☀️
+63°F
Avg. max. temperature
+41°F
Min.
+82°F
Max.
167 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
23 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Alesund has OK weather in August.

Average temperature in Alesund in August

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

The temperature in August is +61°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +73°F during the day and a minimum of +52°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +61°F to +61°F.

Is Alesund warm or cold in August?

Alesund is typically mild in August.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +63°F to +63°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +54°F to +54°F.

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

August is the hottest month in Alesund, here is the comparison with other months:

Water temperature in Alesund in August

Water in Alesund in August is Cold. It varies from +53°F to +62°F, with an average of +57°F. This is almost similar to the air temperature, which averages +63°F.

The water temperature in August is one of the warmest of the entire year:

The warmest water temperatures in Alesund are reached in August, when the average sea temperature rises to +57°F. The coldest water temperatures are in March, with an average of +42°F.

Can you swim in Alesund in August?

We would not recommend swimming in Alesund in August, the water is very cold (+57°F on average). Consider swimming only if you are an experienced cold-water swimmer with proper gear.
🦭
Cold
Below +61°F
🏄‍♂️
Fresh
61°F - 70°F
🏊
Comfortable
70°F - 77°F
👙
Warm
77°F - 82°F
🔥
Very warm
+82°C and up
You will need a full-body wetsuit, cap, gloves, a warm change of clothes, and a hot drink ready for after your swim.

Climate in Alesund in August

Alesund weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+63°F+63°F+59°F
Min. temperature
+43°F+41°F+36°F
Max. temperature
+86°F+82°F+75°F
Rainfall
126 mm167 mm230 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+56°F+57°F+56°F
Humidity
81%81%78%
Air pressure
1011 HPa1010 HPa1010 HPa
Sunny days
222
Cloudy days
875
Rainy days
212323
Snowy days
000

August weather is still as ok as in July. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +63°F for average maximum temperature during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 126 mm to 167 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 81%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 3 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 Alesund in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 9 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Alesund is gradually increasing during August, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Alesund based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in August stands at 65%, leading to total precipitation of around 176 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 43 mm, which is moderate rain. August is a pretty wet month with over 20 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how August is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Alesund wettest month is September, where a typical day has a 77% chance of precipitation and 230 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 53% chance of precipitation and 108 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last August in Alesund?

This is the weather in Alesund in August 2023:
1 August
☁️
+62°F
2 August
☁️
+63°F
3 August
☁️
+62°F
4 August
🌧️
+58°F
5 August
☁️
+57°F
6 August
☁️
+58°F
7 August
🌧️
+56°F
8 August
🌧️
+57°F
9 August
🌧️
+58°F
10 August
🌧️
+55°F
11 August
☁️
+57°F
12 August
☁️
+64°F
13 August
🌧️
+63°F
14 August
🌧️
+65°F
15 August
☁️
+62°F
16 August
☁️
+60°F
17 August
☀️
+62°F
18 August
☀️
+67°F
19 August
☀️
+73°F
20 August
🌧️
+66°F
21 August
🌧️
+63°F
22 August
🌧️
+66°F
23 August
🌧️
+60°F
24 August
☀️
+61°F
25 August
☀️
+64°F
26 August
☀️
+66°F
27 August
🌧️
+59°F
28 August
🌧️
+57°F
29 August
🌧️
+60°F
30 August
☀️
+61°F
31 August
☁️
+60°F
In August 2023 Alesund had 7 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 14 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +61°F, with an absolute maximum of +73°F and a minimum of +55°F. The average humidity was 89%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 70%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 2010 (+48°F) and the highest in 2014 (+53°F). The driest year was 1996 with only 1292 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2011 with 2856 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Alesund in August:

Is August a good time to visit Alesund?

It’s always a good time to visit Alesund, 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 Alesund in August?

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

Can you swim in Alesund in August?

Swimming in Alesund in August is challenging and not recommended for inexperienced swimmers or without proper equipment and preparation.

Is Alesund rainy in August?

Alesund 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 Alesund in August?

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

Other cities in Norway

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Monthly weather in Alesund

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Alesund, 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.