August could be a good time to visit Leknes, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +55°F, and there are typically 3 sunny days in August. However, expect about 17 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 61 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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August is usually the hottest month of the year in Leknes;
Average weather
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+55°F
Avg. max. temperature
+43°F
Min.
+66°F
Max.
61 mm
Total precipitation
84%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
17 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Leknes has OK weather in August.
Average temperature in Leknes in August
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Leknes for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in August is +59°F with a maximum of +66°F and a minimum of +52°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 37% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +63°F to +57°F.
Is Leknes warm or cold in August?
Leknes is typically mild in August.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +54°F to +55°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +50°F to +52°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
August is the hottest month in Leknes, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Leknes in August
Leknes weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
July
August
September
Avg. temperature
+54°F
+55°F
+52°F
Min. temperature
+43°F
+43°F
+34°F
Max. temperature
+66°F
+66°F
+63°F
Rainfall
49 mm
61 mm
94 mm
Wind
5 m/s
4 m/s
5 m/s
Humidity
86%
84%
81%
Air pressure
1010 HPa
1010 HPa
1008 HPa
Sunny days
3
3
2
Cloudy days
13
12
8
Rainy days
15
17
20
Snowy days
0
0
0
August weather is still as ok as in July.It’s getting warmer as August arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +54°F to +55°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 49 mm to 61 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 86% to 84%.Winds are calmer in comparison to July, going down from 5 m/s to 4 m/s on average.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 3 sunny days during the month.
September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Leknes in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 5 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 Leknes is gradually decreasing during August, going from 5 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Leknes based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in August is about 46 mm, with a 42% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 11 mm, which is considered light rain.August is a pretty wet month with over 13 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:
Leknes wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 68% chance of precipitation and 121 mm of rainfall per day. June, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 47% chance of precipitation and 38 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last August in Leknes?
This is the weather in Leknes in August 2023:
1 August
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+62°F
2 August
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+61°F
3 August
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+63°F
4 August
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+57°F
5 August
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+55°F
6 August
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+56°F
7 August
🌧️
+56°F
8 August
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+66°F
9 August
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+65°F
10 August
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+62°F
11 August
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+60°F
12 August
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+60°F
13 August
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+58°F
14 August
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+58°F
15 August
🌧️
+57°F
16 August
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+56°F
17 August
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+55°F
18 August
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+54°F
19 August
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+57°F
20 August
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+59°F
21 August
🌧️
+58°F
22 August
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+56°F
23 August
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+56°F
24 August
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+55°F
25 August
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+57°F
26 August
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+58°F
27 August
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+61°F
28 August
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+61°F
29 August
🌧️
+58°F
30 August
🌧️
+56°F
31 August
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+57°F
In August 2023 Leknes had 9 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +59°F, with an absolute maximum of +66°F and a minimum of +54°F. The average humidity was 86%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 67%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in August?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Leknes climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Leknes in August has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1981 (+41°F) and the highest in 2020 (+45°F). The driest year was 1980 with only 535 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 1389 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Leknes in August:
Is August a good time to visit Leknes?
It’s always a good time to visit Leknes, 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 Leknes in August?
August has mild temperatures in Leknes. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Leknes rainy in August?
Leknes 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 Leknes in August?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Leknes in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Leknes, 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.