Temperature
Cool by day, brisk at night.
61°Ftypical August high
Typical range
August climate
August in Alta
Norway · Europe
Cool days and some sun.
One of the best months here
Comparatively rainy.
Daytime high
61°F
Lows around 48°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
9 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 13 wet days this month.
42%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
8.8 hAugust sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very dryAugust Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 56° and nights feel near 47°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldColdCoolNight hours
Clear sky
Overcast skies this month.
19%August Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
5 mphAugust Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 60°F, easing to about 57°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning56°F
Rain24%
Cloud83%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday60°F
Rain28%
Cloud83%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Late afternoon60°F
Rain27%
Cloud82%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Early evening57°F
Rain21%
Cloud78%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 11 | 1.7 | 10 | 0.0 | 84 |
| Feb | 22 | 11 | 1.5 | 10 | 2.6 | 83 |
| Mar | 29 | 16 | 1.6 | 11 | 6.8 | 79 |
| Apr | 38 | 25 | 1.6 | 12 | 10.2 | 76 |
| May | 47 | 35 | 2.2 | 14 | 12.6 | 73 |
| Jun | 57 | 45 | 2.9 | 14 | 12.5 | 72 |
| Jul | 64 | 51 | 3.0 | 14 | 11.5 | 76 |
| Aug | 61 | 48 | 2.9 | 13 | 8.8 | 80 |
| Sep | 52 | 42 | 2.5 | 13 | 6.4 | 83 |
| Oct | 40 | 32 | 2.1 | 13 | 3.1 | 86 |
| Nov | 30 | 20 | 1.6 | 10 | 0.3 | 86 |
| Dec | 24 | 14 | 1.6 | 10 | 0.0 | 85 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
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