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Kristianstad in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Kristianstad in August 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Kristianstad in August, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +70°F during the day and approximately 5 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 18 rainy days in the month and around 79 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • August is usually the hottest month of the year in Kristianstad;

Average weather

☀️
+70°F
Avg. max. temperature
+39°F
Min.
+88°F
Max.
79 mm
Total precipitation
79%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
18 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Kristianstad has OK weather in August.

Average temperature in Kristianstad in August

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

Going from a maximum of +77°F during the day to a minimum of +48°F during the night, the temperature in August averages around +68°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 12% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +64°F to +61°F.

Is Kristianstad warm or cold in August?

Kristianstad is typically mild in August.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +70°F to +70°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 Kristianstad, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Kristianstad in August

Kristianstad weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+70°F+70°F+63°F
Min. temperature
+41°F+39°F+30°F
Max. temperature
+93°F+88°F+81°F
Rainfall
84 mm79 mm60 mm
Wind
3 m/s2 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
77%79%82%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1012 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
654
Cloudy days
7710
Rainy days
181816
Snowy days
000

August weather is still as ok as in July. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +70°F for average maximum temperature during the day. As August arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 84 mm to 79 mm. Humidity rises from 77% to 79%. Winds are calmer in comparison to July, going down from 3 m/s to 2 m/s on average. The days becoming less sunny, going from 6 sunny days in July to 5 in August.

September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Kristianstad 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 Kristianstad 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 Kristianstad based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 58% chance of rain on an average day in August, with total rainfall of approximately 116 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 26 mm, which is moderate rain. August is a pretty wet month with over 18 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
August is one of the rainiest months in Kristianstad, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Kristianstad wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 58% chance of precipitation and 84 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 21% chance of precipitation and 22 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last August in Kristianstad?

This is the weather in Kristianstad in August 2023:
1 August
🌧️
+65°F
2 August
🌧️
+69°F
3 August
🌧️
+68°F
4 August
☀️
+68°F
5 August
☁️
+66°F
6 August
🌧️
+61°F
7 August
🌧️
+61°F
8 August
☁️
+62°F
9 August
🌧️
+57°F
10 August
☁️
+59°F
11 August
☁️
+66°F
12 August
☀️
+72°F
13 August
☁️
+71°F
14 August
☀️
+73°F
15 August
☁️
+77°F
16 August
☀️
+70°F
17 August
☀️
+69°F
18 August
☁️
+71°F
19 August
☁️
+74°F
20 August
☀️
+70°F
21 August
☀️
+70°F
22 August
☀️
+71°F
23 August
☁️
+69°F
24 August
☁️
+67°F
25 August
☁️
+70°F
26 August
🌧️
+71°F
27 August
☁️
+67°F
28 August
☁️
+66°F
29 August
☁️
+64°F
30 August
☀️
+66°F
31 August
🌧️
+60°F
In August 2023 Kristianstad had 9 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 8 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +68°F, with an absolute maximum of +77°F and a minimum of +57°F. The average humidity was 86%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 60%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+48°F) and the highest in 2020 (+57°F). The driest year was 2018 with only 401 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 1047 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kristianstad in August:

Is August a good time to visit Kristianstad?

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

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

Is Kristianstad rainy in August?

Kristianstad 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 Kristianstad in August?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Kristianstad 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 Kristianstad

Source of the data

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