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Alesund in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Alesund in August 2024

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
August could be a good time to visit Alesund, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +63°F, and there are typically 2 sunny days in August. However, expect about 15 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 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
80%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
14 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
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 expected average maximum temperature in August is +63°F with a maximum of +73°F and a minimum of +48°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 7% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +61°F to +63°F.

Is Alesund warm or cold in August?

Alesund is typically mild in August.

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

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
2 m/s2 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
80%80%78%
Air pressure
1011 HPa1010 HPa1009 HPa
Sunny days
222
Cloudy days
161411
Rainy days
131517
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 80%. 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 Alesund in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 10 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 3 m/s to 5 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
Typically, there is a 71% chance of rain on an average day in August, with total rainfall of approximately 184 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 24 mm, which is considered light rain. August is a pretty wet month with over 22 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 57% chance of precipitation and 230 mm of rainfall per day. May, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 39% 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
☁️
+60°F
2 August
🌧️
+61°F
3 August
🌧️
+65°F
4 August
🌧️
+59°F
5 August
🌧️
+59°F
6 August
🌧️
+56°F
7 August
☁️
+64°F
8 August
☁️
+64°F
9 August
🌧️
+66°F
10 August
☁️
+69°F
11 August
🌧️
+59°F
12 August
☁️
+58°F
13 August
☁️
+59°F
14 August
☀️
+68°F
15 August
☀️
+73°F
16 August
🌧️
+63°F
17 August
☁️
+54°F
18 August
☀️
+61°F
19 August
🌧️
+69°F
20 August
🌧️
+64°F
21 August
🌧️
+63°F
22 August
🌧️
+60°F
23 August
☀️
+66°F
24 August
☁️
+70°F
25 August
🌧️
+65°F
26 August
☁️
+61°F
27 August
☁️
+57°F
28 August
☁️
+57°F
29 August
☀️
+60°F
30 August
☀️
+60°F
31 August
☀️
+63°F
In August 2023 Alesund had 7 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 13 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +63°F, with an absolute maximum of +73°F and a minimum of +54°F. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 52%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 13 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 2007 (+62°F) and the highest in 1997 (+79°F). The driest year was 1999 with only 43 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2009 with 422 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!

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

Check out the weather for other cities in Norway.

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, 2022.

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.