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Kuopio in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Kuopio in August 2024

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Kuopio in August, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +64°F during the day and approximately 5 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 10 rainy days in the month and around 89 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

☀️
+64°F
Avg. max. temperature
+36°F
Min.
+91°F
Max.
89 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
16 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Kuopio has OK weather in August.

Average temperature in Kuopio in August

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

Going from a maximum of +82°F during the day to a minimum of +45°F during the night, the temperature in August averages around +70°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 57% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +73°F to +52°F.

Is Kuopio warm or cold in August?

Kuopio is typically mild in August.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +70°F to +64°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +55°F to +52°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 Kuopio, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Kuopio in August

Kuopio weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+70°F+64°F+55°F
Min. temperature
+43°F+36°F+27°F
Max. temperature
+93°F+91°F+73°F
Rainfall
89 mm89 mm63 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
72%77%83%
Air pressure
1010 HPa1010 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
653
Cloudy days
151619
Rainy days
10108
Snowy days
000

August typically has worse weather conditions compared to July. It’s getting colder in August. From +70°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +64°F. The rainfall amount in August stays the same as in the previous month with a 89 mm of total precipitation. Humidity rises from 72% to 77%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 2 m/s. 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 Kuopio in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Kuopio is gradually increasing during August, going from 1 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Kuopio based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 35% chance of rain on an average day in August, with total rainfall of approximately 64 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 10 mm, which is considered light rain. August is a pretty wet month with over 11 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
August is one of the rainiest months in Kuopio, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Kuopio wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 32% chance of precipitation and 89 mm of rainfall per day. January, 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 Kuopio?

This is the weather in Kuopio in August 2023:
1 August
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+73°F
2 August
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+71°F
3 August
☀️
+70°F
4 August
🌧️
+74°F
5 August
☀️
+80°F
6 August
☀️
+72°F
7 August
☁️
+61°F
8 August
☀️
+64°F
9 August
☀️
+69°F
10 August
☀️
+70°F
11 August
☀️
+71°F
12 August
☀️
+66°F
13 August
☀️
+69°F
14 August
☀️
+77°F
15 August
☀️
+78°F
16 August
☀️
+81°F
17 August
☀️
+82°F
18 August
☀️
+75°F
19 August
☀️
+80°F
20 August
☀️
+79°F
21 August
☀️
+70°F
22 August
☀️
+67°F
23 August
☀️
+67°F
24 August
🌧️
+69°F
25 August
☁️
+65°F
26 August
☀️
+69°F
27 August
☁️
+68°F
28 August
🌧️
+65°F
29 August
☀️
+63°F
30 August
☀️
+56°F
31 August
☀️
+52°F
In August 2023 Kuopio had 25 sunny days, 3 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +70°F, with an absolute maximum of +82°F and a minimum of +52°F. The average humidity was 74%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 35%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+58°F) and the highest in 2006 (+73°F). The driest year was 1996 with only 14 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1987 with 186 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kuopio in August:

Is August a good time to visit Kuopio?

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

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

Is Kuopio rainy in August?

Kuopio 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 Kuopio in August?

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

Other cities in Finland

Check out the weather for other cities in Finland.

Monthly weather in Kuopio

Source of the data

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