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Kirkenes in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Kirkenes in August and see if it is worth visiting.
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August

Weather in Kirkenes in August 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
Kirkenes in August usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +15°C and roughly 2 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 18 rainy days with an average precipitation of 66 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+15°C
Avg. max. temperature
-1°C
Min.
+30°C
Max.
66 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
18 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Kirkenes has OK weather in August.

Average temperature in Kirkenes in August

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

The temperature in August is +18°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +28°C during the day and a minimum of +5°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 13% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +14°C to +17°C.

Is Kirkenes warm or cold in August?

Kirkenes is typically mild in August.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +16°C to +15°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +9°C to +8°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 Kirkenes, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Kirkenes in August

Kirkenes weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+16°C+15°C+10°C
Min. temperature
+2°C-1°C-4°C
Max. temperature
+33°C+30°C+22°C
Rainfall
69 mm66 mm51 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
74%77%81%
Air pressure
1011 HPa1011 HPa1009 HPa
Sunny days
222
Cloudy days
111111
Rainy days
171817
Snowy days
001

August typically has worse weather conditions compared to July. It’s getting colder in August. From +16°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +15°C. As August arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 69 mm to 66 mm. Humidity rises from 74% 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 2 sunny days during the month.

September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Kirkenes 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 Kirkenes 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 Kirkenes based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in August stands at 42%, leading to total precipitation of around 76 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 18 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 galoshes.
August is one of the rainiest months in Kirkenes, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Kirkenes wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 69 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 Kirkenes?

This is the weather in Kirkenes in August 2023:
1 August
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+14°C
2 August
☀️
+25°C
3 August
☀️
+27°C
4 August
☀️
+25°C
5 August
🌧️
+18°C
6 August
☁️
+18°C
7 August
☀️
+22°C
8 August
☀️
+26°C
9 August
☀️
+28°C
10 August
☀️
+28°C
11 August
☀️
+25°C
12 August
🌧️
+19°C
13 August
🌧️
+19°C
14 August
☁️
+22°C
15 August
☀️
+21°C
16 August
🌧️
+16°C
17 August
☁️
+15°C
18 August
☁️
+15°C
19 August
☁️
+12°C
20 August
☁️
+11°C
21 August
☁️
+12°C
22 August
☁️
+11°C
23 August
☁️
+13°C
24 August
☀️
+16°C
25 August
☁️
+14°C
26 August
☁️
+16°C
27 August
☁️
+13°C
28 August
☀️
+17°C
29 August
☁️
+14°C
30 August
☀️
+17°C
31 August
☁️
+17°C
In August 2023 Kirkenes had 12 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +18°C, with an absolute maximum of +28°C and a minimum of +11°C. The average humidity was 81%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 42%. 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 Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1998 (+1°C) and the highest in 2013 (+5°C). The driest year was 1980 with only 189 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1992 with 511 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kirkenes in August:

Is August a good time to visit Kirkenes?

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

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

Is Kirkenes rainy in August?

Kirkenes 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 Kirkenes in August?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Kirkenes 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 Kirkenes

Source of the data

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