Early August 1 August
67°F
Typical afternoon high
53% historical wet-day frequency
Norway · Mountains
Western Norway & the fjords
in August.
Is August a good time?
Mild days.
Fewer overnight stays than July.
August averages 65°F afternoons and 60°F seas, with about 16 rain days.
- Afternoons
- 65°F
- Sea
- 60°F
- Visitor demand
- 86%of July peak
Historical Vestlandet regional averages, not a forecast or a measure of queues. Overnight demand compares average stays per day. Covers Bergen, Geirangerfjord, Flåm, Stavanger and Preikestolen; conditions vary within the region.
Overall match
5.0/10 · scores & prioritiesThis weather score measures sightseeing comfort. Snow and ski conditions need a separate check.
What matters most?
Weather 50% · Crowds 30% · Cost 20%
#8 of 12 months here · Balanced mix
Weather6.4/10Good
CrowdsPeak seasonvs its own year; overnight stays do not measure queuesFor its size, typical for Europe this month
CostExpensivefor Europe
Overall combines weather, overnight demand and cost. It does not include sea temperature.
Plan your August
What to expect.
What should I pack?
Afternoons around 65°F (18°C): light layers; nights around 53°F (12°C): a sweater and a light jacket. Bring rain gear: about 16 days with at least 1 mm of rain. About 16 hours of daylight.
Can I swim in August?
The sea averages 60°F. Our swimming guide: cold: short dips, or a wetsuit. Your comfort will vary. This is open water near the coast, not a beach-specific reading.
Monthly coastal averages from NOAA, 2011–2025. Sea temperature is separate from the weather and Overall scores.
A typical day: temperatures & daylightAfternoons, nights, sea temperature & daylight Show detailsHide details
About 16 hours of daylight.
The sun rises about 05:40 and sets about 21:36 (local time, mid-month). Mornings start around 53°F (12°C); afternoons reach about 65°F (18°C). Expect rain on about 16 days in a typical August.
Typical afternoon
65°F (18°C)
average daily high, 15 recent Augusts
Night low
53°F (12°C)
average daily minimum
Sea
60°F (15°C)
cold; open water near the coast, NOAA satellite record 2011–2025
Daylight
15h 55m
on the 15th, computed from latitude
Early, middle or late?
Early or late August?
Early and late August have similar afternoon averages. The afternoon high averages 67°F on the 1st, versus 64°F on the 31st.
Mid August 15 August
65°F
Typical afternoon high
53% historical wet-day frequency
Late August 31 August
64°F
Typical afternoon high
50% historical wet-day frequency
Historical daily averages from 2011–2025, smoothed over two weeks. A seasonal pattern, not a forecast. This does not establish which week has the lowest prices or fewest visitors.
Daily calendar & holiday datesAugust 2027 · historical weather & dated holidays Show calendarHide calendar
August 2027 calendar
Weather shows historical patterns, not a forecast. Holidays and events use the dates shown for 2027.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 167° | ||||||
| 266° | 366° | 466° | 565° | 665° | 765° | 865° |
| 965° | 1065° | 1165° | 1265° | 1365° | 1465° | 1565° |
| 1665° | 1765° | 1865° | 1965° | 2065° | 2165° | 2265° |
| 2365° | 2464° | 2564° | 2664° | 2764° | 2864° | 2964° |
| 3064° | 3164° |
Afternoon high rain likely (25%+) local school holidays public holiday event
School-holiday dates for August 2027 aren't available in our data yet. A day without a school marker doesn't mean schools are open.
Afternoons cool from about 66°F (19°C) in the first week to 64°F (18°C) in the last. The chance of a wet day runs 49–56%.
Elsewhere in August 2027, the share of people living where schools are out on a typical day: Germany 73%, Italy 100%, Spain 100%, Netherlands 90%. (School holidays: OpenHolidays, ODbL.)
Crowds and cost
Visitor season
Will it be busy?
Peak season. August averages 86% of July's overnight stays per day. Fewer overnight stays than July.
Overnight stays across Vestlandet do not measure queues, day visitors or congestion at individual sights. For its size, typical for Europe this month.
Hotel price season
Will it be cheaper?
Well above usual. Historical regional hotel revenue (2024–2025 monthly average): €149 per occupied room-night. An average, not a booking quote.
Fewer overnight stays do not automatically mean cheaper rooms. Check actual quotes for your trip.
Historical hotel average
€149
2024–2025 monthly average; hotel revenue per occupied room-night; not a current booking quote. +22% vs this region's usual month.
Norway as a whole
Well above EU average
2024 restaurants and hotels price level: 140 where the EU average is 100. A relative index, not a room rate.
The historical regional amount comes from Statistics Norway (SSB), table 14168: hotel accommodation revenue per occupied room; the country price level is national. Hotel averages are not live booking quotes.
Year-to-year variation
How much does August vary?
Across the recorded years
In the 15 years from 2011 to 2025, the month's afternoons averaged between 63°F (17°C) and 67°F (20°C); in 15 of them they were within 3°F (1.5°C) of the typical 65°F (18°C). Rain days ranged from 8 to 21; half the years had 14–19.
Rain days in each August
Rain days
16
at least 1 mm, typical year; about 20 in a wet year
Mostly sunny days
2 of 31
cloud cover under 30%
Years with a 95°F+ day
0 of 15
no August in the last 15 years had a day at or above 95°F (35°C)
Good weather days
16 of 31
rated very good or better
See every recorded AugustHistorical monthly averages, year by year Show detailsHide details
| Year | Afternoon high | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 64°F | 16 |
| 2012 | 65°F | 14 |
| 2013 | 65°F | 15 |
| 2014 | 65°F | 19 |
| 2015 | 67°F | 16 |
| 2016 | 64°F | 18 |
| 2017 | 63°F | 21 |
| 2018 | 64°F | 19 |
| 2019 | 67°F | 20 |
| 2020 | 67°F | 13 |
| 2021 | 65°F | 8 |
| 2022 | 65°F | 14 |
| 2023 | 64°F | 17 |
| 2024 | 64°F | 21 |
| 2025 | 64°F | 16 |
Checked against 97 local weather stations. How we check
Compare dates
July, August
or September?
| Typical conditions | Jul | Aug | Sep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afternoons | 66°F | 65°F | 60°F |
| Sea | 58°F | 60°F | 58°F |
| Rain days | 15 | 16 | 16 |
| Overnight demand | 100% | 86% | 52% |
July: Cooler sea than August. More overnight demand. July guide →
September: Cooler afternoons than August. Less overnight demand. September guide →
Overnight demand measures accommodation stays, not queues. Sea temperatures are monthly coastal averages.
Compare any of the 12 monthsChoose another month and compare it with August Show comparisonHide comparison
Yellow marks the top three months on the Balanced mix. August stays as your reference.
May has fewer overnight stays than August, with a similar or higher Weather score.
Your comparison
August or July?
Overnight stays are 100% of the busiest month.
Historical regional hotel revenue (2024–2025 monthly average): €141 per occupied room-night. An average, not a booking quote.
Read the July guide →| Typical conditions | August | July |
|---|---|---|
| Afternoons | 65°F | 66°F |
| Nights | 53°F | 53°F |
| Sea | 60°F | 58°F |
| Rain days | 16 | 15 |
| Visitor season | Peak season | Peak season |
| Overall / 10 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Month rank | #8 | #7 |
Every month, in detail Show detailsHide details
| Month | Overall | Rank | High | Low | Sea | Rain days | Weather | Visitor season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.2 | #11 | 38°F | 31°F | 44°F | 18 | 2.2 | Low season |
| February | 4.5 | #10 | 39°F | 31°F | 43°F | 17 | 2.5 | Low season |
| March | 5.2 | #5 | 44°F | 33°F | 42°F | 16 | 3.4 | Low season |
| April | 5.9 | #1 | 50°F | 37°F | 44°F | 12 | 4.9 | Low season |
| May | 5.8 | #2 | 57°F | 43°F | 48°F | 10 | 5.9 | Moderate season |
| June | 5.4 | #3 | 63°F | 49°F | 53°F | 13 | 6.6 | Busy season |
| July | 5.0 | #7 | 66°F | 53°F | 58°F | 15 | 6.8 | Peak season |
| August | 5.0 | #8 | 65°F | 53°F | 60°F | 16 | 6.4 | Peak season |
| September | 5.4 | #4 | 60°F | 50°F | 58°F | 16 | 5.1 | Moderate season |
| October | 5.1 | #6 | 52°F | 43°F | 54°F | 19 | 3.5 | Low season |
| November | 4.8 | #9 | 45°F | 38°F | 51°F | 19 | 2.8 | Low season |
| December | 3.8 | #12 | 40°F | 33°F | 47°F | 23 | 1.8 | Low season |
Near here
Nearby places in August
Nearby regions, nearest first. Distances are centre to centre, as the crow flies; they are not road distances or journey times.
InnlandetNorway · about 130 miles
Balanced Overall 6.4 · Very good weather, 67°F (19°C) · Busy season · Cost expensive
Oslo & aroundNorway · about 130 miles
Balanced Overall 6.2 · Very good weather, 69°F (21°C) · Peak season · Cost expensive
Southern Norwayabout 140 miles
Balanced Overall 7.0 · Very good weather, 69°F (20°C) · Moderate season · Cost expensive
Elsewhere in Europe
Better August weather than Western Norway & the fjords
Western Norway & the fjords' weather ranks 28 of 28 mountain regions this month. These mountain regions outside Norway have clearly better weather on your dates, nearest first, each compared with Western Norway & the fjords.
Freiburg & the southern Black ForestGermany · about 900 miles
Very good weather (8.3): 14°F warmer afternoons, 7 fewer rain days, cheaper
ZurichSwitzerland · about 940 miles
Very good weather (8.2): 13°F warmer afternoons, 6 fewer rain days
Franche-Comté & the JuraFrance · about 960 miles
Very good weather (8.5): 14°F warmer afternoons, 7 fewer rain days, cheaper
VorarlbergAustria · about 960 miles
Very good weather (7.9): 12°F warmer afternoons, 5 fewer rain days, cheaper
Liechtensteinabout 970 miles
Very good weather (7.6): 13°F warmer afternoons, 5 fewer rain days
How we knowSources, regional scope & scoring method Show detailsHide details
It's peak season, 86% of the busiest month and 84% above its average month. That means about 52,000 overnight visitors on a typical August night across the region, 45% of them from Norway itself. Rentals booked through Airbnb, Booking, Expedia and Tripadvisor add up to 17,000 more: 34 for every 100 counted above. Some are the same properties counted twice.
| Climate suitability (HCI:Urban, 0–100) | 67 |
| How our weather was checked | 97 open weather stations in this region, January and July: afternoon highs typically within 1°F (0.6°C), night lows within 1°F (0.3°C). |
| Tourist nights per 1,000 residents per day | 36 |
| Busiest month here | July · 42 |
| Visitors as share of people present | 3.5% |
| Rank among Europe's regions this month | 67th percentile |
| Domestic share of nights | 45% |
| Platform rental nights per 100 counted nights | 34 |
| Visitor share if every platform night were extra | 4.6% |
| Population used | 1.4 million |
| Statistical region | NO0A · Vestlandet |
Crowds: Eurostat nights spent at tourist accommodation, by month and NUTS 2 region, 2024–2025 average. Overnight visitors per night is the month's nights divided by its days; the per-1,000 figure is Eurostat's, against each year's population. Platform rentals: Eurostat nights booked via Airbnb, Booking, Expedia and Tripadvisor, 2024–2025 average, shown separately because some properties are in both counts. Weather: Holiday Climate Index computed from ERA5 reanalysis with daily highs, night lows and rain days corrected from open national weather-service station records, 2011–2025, population-weighted to the region; day-by-day figures are the same data averaged by date. Heat and rain odds are counted across those years. Sunrise and sunset: NOAA solar equations, local time. Prices: Eurostat price level index and HICP, national; the first figure is regional (Statistics Norway (SSB), table 14168: hotel accommodation revenue per occupied room). Full method · this region's data.