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Ostersund in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Ostersund in August 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
Ostersund in August usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +17°C and roughly 2 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 19 rainy days with an average precipitation of 209 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+17°C
Avg. max. temperature
+3°C
Min.
+29°C
Max.
209 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
19 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Ostersund has OK weather in August.

Average temperature in Ostersund in August

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

The temperature in August is +17°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +20°C during the day and a minimum of +8°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +16°C to +16°C.

Is Ostersund warm or cold in August?

Ostersund is typically mild in August.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +18°C to +17°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +11°C to +10°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 Ostersund, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Ostersund in August

Ostersund weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+18°C+17°C+12°C
Min. temperature
+4°C+3°C-2°C
Max. temperature
+30°C+29°C+23°C
Rainfall
384 mm209 mm284 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
72%76%79%
Air pressure
1010 HPa1010 HPa1010 HPa
Sunny days
322
Cloudy days
8910
Rainy days
191917
Snowy days
000

August weather is still as ok as in July. It’s getting colder in August. From +18°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +17°C. As August arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 384 mm to 209 mm. Humidity rises from 72% to 76%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 3 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 3 sunny days in July to 2 in August.

September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Ostersund 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 Ostersund based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in August stands at 97%, leading to total precipitation of around 1521 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 215 mm, which is considered heavy rain. August is a pretty wet month with over 30 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how August is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Ostersund wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 61% chance of precipitation and 384 mm of rainfall per day. November, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 13% chance of precipitation and 43 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last August in Ostersund?

This is the weather in Ostersund in August 2023:
1 August
🌧️
+16°C
2 August
☁️
+15°C
3 August
☁️
+19°C
4 August
🌧️
+18°C
5 August
☁️
+17°C
6 August
🌧️
+18°C
7 August
🌧️
+19°C
8 August
🌧️
+20°C
9 August
🌧️
+16°C
10 August
🌧️
+15°C
11 August
🌧️
+16°C
12 August
☁️
+18°C
13 August
☁️
+16°C
14 August
☀️
+20°C
15 August
🌧️
+17°C
16 August
🌧️
+19°C
17 August
☁️
+17°C
18 August
☀️
+20°C
19 August
☀️
+20°C
20 August
☁️
+16°C
21 August
🌧️
+17°C
22 August
☁️
+18°C
23 August
☀️
+19°C
24 August
☁️
+18°C
25 August
☁️
+17°C
26 August
🌧️
+15°C
27 August
🌧️
+15°C
28 August
☁️
+17°C
29 August
☀️
+16°C
30 August
☁️
+17°C
31 August
☁️
+16°C
In August 2023 Ostersund had 5 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 13 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +17°C, with an absolute maximum of +20°C and a minimum of +15°C. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 47%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+4°C) and the highest in 2020 (+8°C). The driest year was 1994 with only 275 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 34013 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Ostersund in August:

Is August a good time to visit Ostersund?

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

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

Is Ostersund rainy in August?

Ostersund 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 Ostersund in August?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Ostersund 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 Ostersund

Source of the data

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