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Skelleftea in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Skelleftea in August 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
August could be a good time to visit Skelleftea, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +64°F, and there are typically 4 sunny days in August. However, expect about 17 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 75 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+64°F
Avg. max. temperature
+34°F
Min.
+84°F
Max.
75 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
17 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Skelleftea has OK weather in August.

Average temperature in Skelleftea in August

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Skelleftea 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 +77°F and a minimum of +46°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 18% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +66°F to +61°F.

Is Skelleftea warm or cold in August?

Skelleftea is typically mild in August.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +68°F to +64°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +54°F to +50°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 Skelleftea, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Skelleftea in August

Skelleftea weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+68°F+64°F+55°F
Min. temperature
+39°F+34°F+27°F
Max. temperature
+91°F+84°F+73°F
Rainfall
77 mm75 mm60 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
71%76%79%
Air pressure
1009 HPa1010 HPa1010 HPa
Sunny days
545
Cloudy days
8910
Rainy days
171715
Snowy days
000

August typically has worse weather conditions compared to July. It’s getting colder in August. From +68°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +64°F. As August arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 77 mm to 75 mm. Humidity rises from 71% to 76%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 5 sunny days in July to 4 in August.

September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Skelleftea is gradually decreasing during August, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Skelleftea based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in August is about 152 mm, with a 65% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 20 mm, which is considered light rain. August is a pretty wet month with over 20 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
August is one of the rainiest months in Skelleftea, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Skelleftea wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 77 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 1 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last August in Skelleftea?

This is the weather in Skelleftea in August 2023:
1 August
🌧️
+66°F
2 August
🌧️
+65°F
3 August
🌧️
+68°F
4 August
🌧️
+68°F
5 August
☀️
+69°F
6 August
☀️
+70°F
7 August
🌧️
+72°F
8 August
☀️
+78°F
9 August
☀️
+67°F
10 August
🌧️
+66°F
11 August
🌧️
+65°F
12 August
☁️
+66°F
13 August
🌧️
+64°F
14 August
☁️
+70°F
15 August
☀️
+73°F
16 August
🌧️
+69°F
17 August
☀️
+67°F
18 August
☁️
+66°F
19 August
☀️
+72°F
20 August
☀️
+71°F
21 August
🌧️
+62°F
22 August
🌧️
+62°F
23 August
🌧️
+63°F
24 August
🌧️
+64°F
25 August
☁️
+62°F
26 August
☀️
+64°F
27 August
☀️
+64°F
28 August
🌧️
+63°F
29 August
🌧️
+67°F
30 August
☀️
+65°F
31 August
🌧️
+61°F
In August 2023 Skelleftea had 11 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 16 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +66°F, with an absolute maximum of +77°F and a minimum of +61°F. The average humidity was 85%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 53%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+38°F) and the highest in 2020 (+49°F). The driest year was 2002 with only 221 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 687 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Skelleftea in August:

Is August a good time to visit Skelleftea?

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

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

Is Skelleftea rainy in August?

Skelleftea 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 Skelleftea in August?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Skelleftea 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 Skelleftea

Source of the data

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