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Halmstad in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Halmstad in August 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
August could be a good time to visit Halmstad, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +20°C, and there are typically 5 sunny days in August. However, expect about 20 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 98 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+20°C
Avg. max. temperature
+4°C
Min.
+32°C
Max.
98 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
20 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Halmstad has OK weather in August.

Average temperature in Halmstad in August

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

The expected average maximum temperature in August is +19°C with a maximum of +25°C and a minimum of +10°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 7% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +18°C to +17°C.

Is Halmstad warm or cold in August?

Halmstad is typically mild in August.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +21°C to +20°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +13°C to +13°C.

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 Halmstad, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Halmstad in August

Halmstad weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+21°C+20°C+16°C
Min. temperature
+6°C+4°C-2°C
Max. temperature
+33°C+32°C+28°C
Rainfall
90 mm98 mm79 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
75%77%80%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1012 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
554
Cloudy days
668
Rainy days
192018
Snowy days
000

August weather is still as ok as in July. It’s getting colder in August. From +21°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +20°C. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 90 mm to 98 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 5 sunny days during the month.

September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 12 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

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

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Halmstad based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in August is about 217 mm, with a 74% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 25 mm, which is moderate rain. August is a pretty wet month with over 23 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
August is one of the rainiest months in Halmstad, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Halmstad wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 65% chance of precipitation and 98 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 21% chance of precipitation and 29 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last August in Halmstad?

This is the weather in Halmstad in August 2023:
1 August
🌧️
+18°C
2 August
🌧️
+20°C
3 August
🌧️
+19°C
4 August
☁️
+18°C
5 August
☁️
+18°C
6 August
🌧️
+18°C
7 August
🌧️
+16°C
8 August
🌧️
+14°C
9 August
🌧️
+13°C
10 August
🌧️
+15°C
11 August
☁️
+18°C
12 August
🌧️
+20°C
13 August
☁️
+21°C
14 August
☀️
+23°C
15 August
☀️
+24°C
16 August
🌧️
+19°C
17 August
☁️
+20°C
18 August
☁️
+22°C
19 August
☁️
+25°C
20 August
☁️
+19°C
21 August
☁️
+20°C
22 August
☀️
+20°C
23 August
☁️
+19°C
24 August
☁️
+18°C
25 August
🌧️
+19°C
26 August
🌧️
+19°C
27 August
🌧️
+19°C
28 August
☀️
+18°C
29 August
☀️
+17°C
30 August
☀️
+19°C
31 August
🌧️
+17°C
In August 2023 Halmstad had 6 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 14 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +19°C, with an absolute maximum of +25°C and a minimum of +13°C. The average humidity was 87%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 65%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 15 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Halmstad climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+9°C) and the highest in 2020 (+13°C). The driest year was 2018 with only 501 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 1040 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Halmstad in August:

Is August a good time to visit Halmstad?

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

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

Is Halmstad rainy in August?

Halmstad 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 Halmstad in August?

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

Other cities in Sweden

Check out the weather for other cities in Sweden.

Monthly weather in Halmstad

Source of the data

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