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Svolvaer in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Svolvaer in August will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Svolvaer, based on historical data.
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August

Weather in Svolvaer in August 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
Svolvaer in August usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +14°C and roughly 3 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 18 rainy days with an average precipitation of 89 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • August is usually the hottest month of the year in Svolvaer;

Average weather

☀️
+14°C
Avg. max. temperature
+6°C
Min.
+26°C
Max.
89 mm
Total precipitation
82%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
18 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Svolvaer has OK weather in August.

Average temperature in Svolvaer in August

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

Going from a maximum of +23°C during the day to a minimum of +11°C during the night, the temperature in August averages around +17°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 33% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +20°C to +16°C.

Is Svolvaer warm or cold in August?

Svolvaer is typically mild in August.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +14°C to +14°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +11°C to +11°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

August is the hottest month in Svolvaer, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Svolvaer in August

Svolvaer weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+14°C+14°C+11°C
Min. temperature
+6°C+6°C+1°C
Max. temperature
+28°C+26°C+20°C
Rainfall
74 mm89 mm129 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s5 m/s
Humidity
83%82%80%
Air pressure
1010 HPa1010 HPa1008 HPa
Sunny days
433
Cloudy days
11107
Rainy days
161821
Snowy days
000

August weather is still as ok as in July. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +14°C for average maximum temperature during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 74 mm to 89 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 83% to 82%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 4 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 4 sunny days in July to 3 in August.

September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 4 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 Svolvaer is gradually increasing during August, going from 4 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Svolvaer 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 62 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 13 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.
Here’s how August is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Svolvaer wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 65% chance of precipitation and 156 mm of rainfall per day. March, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 19% chance of precipitation and 57 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last August in Svolvaer?

This is the weather in Svolvaer in August 2023:
1 August
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+20°C
2 August
☁️
+19°C
3 August
☁️
+20°C
4 August
☁️
+15°C
5 August
☁️
+13°C
6 August
☁️
+14°C
7 August
🌧️
+14°C
8 August
☀️
+23°C
9 August
☀️
+20°C
10 August
☀️
+18°C
11 August
☁️
+18°C
12 August
☀️
+17°C
13 August
☁️
+17°C
14 August
☀️
+17°C
15 August
🌧️
+15°C
16 August
☁️
+16°C
17 August
☁️
+13°C
18 August
☁️
+14°C
19 August
☀️
+16°C
20 August
☀️
+18°C
21 August
🌧️
+15°C
22 August
🌧️
+14°C
23 August
☁️
+15°C
24 August
☁️
+15°C
25 August
☀️
+16°C
26 August
☀️
+17°C
27 August
☀️
+18°C
28 August
☀️
+18°C
29 August
🌧️
+15°C
30 August
🌧️
+14°C
31 August
☀️
+16°C
In August 2023 Svolvaer had 13 sunny days, 12 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +17°C, with an absolute maximum of +23°C and a minimum of +13°C. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 63%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1981 (+5°C) and the highest in 2014 (+8°C). The driest year was 1980 with only 589 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2005 with 1467 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Svolvaer in August:

Is August a good time to visit Svolvaer?

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

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

Is Svolvaer rainy in August?

Svolvaer 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 Svolvaer in August?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Svolvaer 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 Svolvaer

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Svolvaer, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

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.