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Vaasa in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Vaasa in August 2024

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Vaasa in August usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +18°C and roughly 6 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 9 rainy days with an average precipitation of 80 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.
80 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
16 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Vaasa has OK weather in August.

Average temperature in Vaasa in August

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

The expected average maximum temperature in August is +20°C with a maximum of +28°C and a minimum of +6°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 45% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +23°C to +13°C.

Is Vaasa warm or cold in August?

Vaasa is typically mild in August.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +20°C to +18°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +12°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 Vaasa, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Vaasa in August

Vaasa weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+20°C+18°C+13°C
Min. temperature
+5°C+2°C-3°C
Max. temperature
+32°C+30°C+25°C
Rainfall
73 mm80 mm67 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
73%78%81%
Air pressure
1009 HPa1010 HPa1010 HPa
Sunny days
864
Cloudy days
151619
Rainy days
897
Snowy days
000

August typically has worse weather conditions compared to July. It’s getting colder in August. From +20°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +18°C. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 73 mm to 80 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 8 sunny days in July to 6 in August.

September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Vaasa 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 Vaasa 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 Vaasa based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 55% chance of rain on an average day in August, with total rainfall of approximately 138 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 37 mm, which is moderate rain. August is a pretty wet month with over 17 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
August is one of the rainiest months in Vaasa, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Vaasa wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 29% chance of precipitation and 80 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 6 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last August in Vaasa?

This is the weather in Vaasa in August 2023:
1 August
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+23°C
2 August
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+17°C
3 August
☁️
+19°C
4 August
☀️
+21°C
5 August
🌧️
+20°C
6 August
🌧️
+18°C
7 August
☀️
+16°C
8 August
☀️
+18°C
9 August
☀️
+21°C
10 August
☀️
+20°C
11 August
☀️
+21°C
12 August
☀️
+18°C
13 August
☀️
+22°C
14 August
☀️
+24°C
15 August
☀️
+26°C
16 August
☀️
+28°C
17 August
☀️
+25°C
18 August
☁️
+19°C
19 August
🌧️
+25°C
20 August
☀️
+27°C
21 August
🌧️
+21°C
22 August
☀️
+19°C
23 August
☀️
+21°C
24 August
☀️
+18°C
25 August
☀️
+21°C
26 August
☀️
+22°C
27 August
☁️
+19°C
28 August
☀️
+17°C
29 August
☀️
+16°C
30 August
☀️
+16°C
31 August
☀️
+13°C
In August 2023 Vaasa had 23 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +20°C, with an absolute maximum of +28°C and a minimum of +13°C. The average humidity was 79%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 33%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in August?

Climate Change over Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+15°C) and the highest in 2006 (+24°C). The driest year was 1983 with only 17 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2016 with 255 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Vaasa in August:

Is August a good time to visit Vaasa?

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

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

Is Vaasa rainy in August?

Vaasa 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 Vaasa in August?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Vaasa 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 Vaasa

Source of the data

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