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Trondheim in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Trondheim in August 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
🌊
Cold water
Trondheim in August usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +18°C and roughly 1 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 23 rainy days with an average precipitation of 124 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.
+30°C
Max.
124 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
23 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Trondheim has OK weather in August.

Average temperature in Trondheim in August

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

The temperature in August is +19°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +24°C during the day and a minimum of +9°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 27% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +20°C to +16°C.

Is Trondheim warm or cold in August?

Trondheim is typically mild in August.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +19°C to +18°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 Trondheim, here is the comparison with other months:

Water temperature in Trondheim in August

Water in Trondheim in August is Cold. It varies from +12°C to +17°C, with an average of +15°C. This is almost similar to the air temperature, which averages +18°C.

The water temperature in August is one of the warmest of the entire year:

The warmest water temperatures in Trondheim are reached in August, when the average sea temperature rises to +15°C. The coldest water temperatures are in March, with an average of +5°C.

Can you swim in Trondheim in August?

We would not recommend swimming in Trondheim in August, the water is very cold (+15°C on average). Consider swimming only if you are an experienced cold-water swimmer with proper gear.
🦭
Cold
Below +16°C
🏄‍♂️
Fresh
16°C - 21°C
🏊
Comfortable
21°C - 25°C
👙
Warm
25°C - 28°C
🔥
Very warm
+28°C and up
You will need a full-body wetsuit, cap, gloves, a warm change of clothes, and a hot drink ready for after your swim.

Climate in Trondheim in August

Trondheim weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+19°C+18°C+14°C
Min. temperature
+4°C+2°C-2°C
Max. temperature
+32°C+30°C+25°C
Rainfall
118 mm124 mm121 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+14°C+15°C+13°C
Humidity
76%78%79%
Air pressure
1011 HPa1010 HPa1010 HPa
Sunny days
112
Cloudy days
777
Rainy days
232321
Snowy days
000

August weather is still as ok as in July. It’s getting colder in August. From +19°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +18°C. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 118 mm to 124 mm. Humidity rises from 76% to 78%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 1 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 1 sunny days during the month.

September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 2 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Trondheim is gradually increasing during August, going from 0 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Trondheim based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in August stands at 81%, leading to total precipitation of around 186 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 29 mm, which is moderate rain. August is a pretty wet month with over 25 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
August is one of the rainiest months in Trondheim, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Trondheim wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 74% chance of precipitation and 124 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 14% chance of precipitation and 38 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last August in Trondheim?

This is the weather in Trondheim in August 2023:
1 August
☁️
+20°C
2 August
☁️
+21°C
3 August
☁️
+20°C
4 August
☁️
+16°C
5 August
☁️
+16°C
6 August
☁️
+17°C
7 August
🌧️
+14°C
8 August
🌧️
+20°C
9 August
☁️
+20°C
10 August
☁️
+19°C
11 August
☁️
+17°C
12 August
🌧️
+20°C
13 August
☁️
+22°C
14 August
🌧️
+20°C
15 August
🌧️
+20°C
16 August
🌧️
+16°C
17 August
☁️
+18°C
18 August
☀️
+23°C
19 August
☀️
+24°C
20 August
🌧️
+20°C
21 August
🌧️
+16°C
22 August
🌧️
+18°C
23 August
☁️
+20°C
24 August
🌧️
+17°C
25 August
☁️
+22°C
26 August
🌧️
+20°C
27 August
☁️
+19°C
28 August
🌧️
+16°C
29 August
☁️
+18°C
30 August
☁️
+18°C
31 August
☁️
+16°C
In August 2023 Trondheim had 2 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 12 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +19°C, with an absolute maximum of +24°C and a minimum of +14°C. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 43%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 5 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1981 (+7°C) and the highest in 2014 (+11°C). The driest year was 2002 with only 617 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2007 with 1311 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Trondheim in August:

Is August a good time to visit Trondheim?

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

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

Can you swim in Trondheim in August?

Swimming in Trondheim in August is challenging and not recommended for inexperienced swimmers or without proper equipment and preparation.

Is Trondheim rainy in August?

Trondheim 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 Trondheim in August?

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

Other cities in Norway

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Monthly weather in Trondheim

Source of the data

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