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Kalmar in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Kalmar in August and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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August

Weather in Kalmar in August 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
🌊
Fresh water
August could be a good time to visit Kalmar, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +68°F, and there are typically 7 sunny days in August. However, expect about 16 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 55 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+68°F
Avg. max. temperature
+34°F
Min.
+90°F
Max.
55 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Kalmar has OK weather in August.

Average temperature in Kalmar in August

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

The expected average maximum temperature in August is +66°F with a maximum of +72°F and a minimum of +52°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 18% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +64°F to +61°F.

Is Kalmar warm or cold in August?

Kalmar is typically mild in August.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +70°F to +68°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +55°F to +55°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 Kalmar, here is the comparison with other months:

Water temperature in Kalmar in August

Water in Kalmar in August is Fresh. It varies from +60°F to +71°F, with an average of +65°F. This is almost similar to the air temperature, which averages +68°F.

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

The warmest water temperatures in Kalmar are reached in August, when the average sea temperature rises to +65°F. The coldest water temperatures are in March, with an average of +35°F.

Can you swim in Kalmar in August?

Water temperature (+65°F) in Kalmar in August might be suited for short swims and acclimatized swimmers might find it refreshing.
🦭
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
Think of bringing a full-body or shorty wetsuit (3mm-5mm thickness) to provide insulation and maintain body heat.

Climate in Kalmar in August

Kalmar weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+70°F+68°F+61°F
Min. temperature
+41°F+34°F+30°F
Max. temperature
+86°F+90°F+77°F
Rainfall
59 mm55 mm47 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+64°F+65°F+60°F
Humidity
75%77%80%
Air pressure
1011 HPa1012 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
776
Cloudy days
7810
Rainy days
151614
Snowy days
000

August weather is still as ok as in July. It’s getting colder in August. From +70°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +68°F. As August arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 59 mm to 55 mm. Humidity rises from 75% to 77%. 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 7 sunny days during the month.

September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Kalmar is gradually decreasing during August, going from 3 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Kalmar based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in August is about 99 mm, with a 55% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 21 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 Kalmar, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Kalmar wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 48% chance of precipitation and 59 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 17% chance of precipitation and 13 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last August in Kalmar?

This is the weather in Kalmar in August 2023:
1 August
🌧️
+65°F
2 August
☁️
+69°F
3 August
🌧️
+67°F
4 August
☀️
+71°F
5 August
☁️
+66°F
6 August
🌧️
+63°F
7 August
☁️
+63°F
8 August
☁️
+62°F
9 August
🌧️
+59°F
10 August
🌧️
+59°F
11 August
☁️
+63°F
12 August
☁️
+68°F
13 August
☁️
+70°F
14 August
☀️
+69°F
15 August
🌧️
+68°F
16 August
☀️
+70°F
17 August
☀️
+68°F
18 August
☁️
+66°F
19 August
☁️
+66°F
20 August
☁️
+66°F
21 August
☀️
+71°F
22 August
☀️
+71°F
23 August
☁️
+69°F
24 August
☁️
+69°F
25 August
☁️
+64°F
26 August
☁️
+66°F
27 August
☀️
+65°F
28 August
🌧️
+67°F
29 August
☀️
+64°F
30 August
☁️
+64°F
31 August
🌧️
+61°F
In August 2023 Kalmar had 8 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 8 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +66°F, with an absolute maximum of +72°F and a minimum of +59°F. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 54%. 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 Kalmar climate has changed over the last 43 years.

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+46°F) and the highest in 2020 (+56°F). The driest year was 2018 with only 315 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 641 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kalmar in August:

Is August a good time to visit Kalmar?

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

August has mild temperatures in Kalmar. 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 Kalmar in August?

In general, you can swim in Kalmar in August, if you want to, at an average water temperature of +65°F. But it will feel quite cool, and some precautions are necessary to ensure your comfort and safety.

Is Kalmar rainy in August?

Kalmar 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 Kalmar in August?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Kalmar 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 Kalmar

Source of the data

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