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Kuopio in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Kuopio in August 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
August could be a good time to visit Kuopio, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +18°C, and there are typically 4 sunny days in August. However, expect about 19 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 89 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+18°C
Avg. max. temperature
+2°C
Min.
+33°C
Max.
89 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
19 🌦
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

The expected average maximum temperature in August is +21°C with a maximum of +29°C and a minimum of +10°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 5% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +22°C to +21°C.

Is Kuopio warm or cold in August?

Kuopio is typically mild in August.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +21°C to +18°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +13°C to +11°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 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
+21°C+18°C+13°C
Min. temperature
+6°C+2°C-3°C
Max. temperature
+34°C+33°C+23°C
Rainfall
91 mm89 mm65 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
73%78%83%
Air pressure
1010 HPa1011 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
542
Cloudy days
779
Rainy days
181919
Snowy days
000

August typically has worse weather conditions compared to July. It’s getting colder in August. From +21°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +18°C. As August arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 91 mm to 89 mm. Humidity rises from 73% to 78%. 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 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 3 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
Total precipitation in August is about 105 mm, with a 58% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 13 mm, which is considered light rain. August is a pretty wet month with over 18 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
August is one of the rainiest months in Kuopio, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Kuopio wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 58% chance of precipitation and 91 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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+22°C
2 August
☀️
+23°C
3 August
🌧️
+22°C
4 August
☁️
+22°C
5 August
☀️
+21°C
6 August
☀️
+23°C
7 August
☀️
+29°C
8 August
☀️
+26°C
9 August
☀️
+23°C
10 August
☀️
+22°C
11 August
☀️
+22°C
12 August
☀️
+21°C
13 August
☀️
+24°C
14 August
☁️
+22°C
15 August
☀️
+24°C
16 August
🌧️
+24°C
17 August
☁️
+20°C
18 August
☀️
+17°C
19 August
☀️
+18°C
20 August
☀️
+22°C
21 August
☀️
+22°C
22 August
☀️
+20°C
23 August
🌧️
+18°C
24 August
🌧️
+14°C
25 August
☁️
+16°C
26 August
☀️
+20°C
27 August
☀️
+21°C
28 August
☀️
+18°C
29 August
☀️
+18°C
30 August
☀️
+18°C
31 August
🌧️
+21°C
In August 2023 Kuopio had 22 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +21°C, with an absolute maximum of +29°C and a minimum of +14°C. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 51%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+4°C) and the highest in 2020 (+9°C). The driest year was 2002 with only 278 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 714 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, 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.