Norway
Norway in August
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Norway in August — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Norway in August?
- Oslo is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 21°C (69°F) in August; Honningsvåg is the coolest at 12°C (53°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Norway in August?
- Hardly: even the warmest water, at Florø (15°C (59°F)), stays below 21 °C.
Warmest
21°
Oslo
Coolest
12°
Honningsvåg
Driest
53 mm
Honningsvåg
Warmest sea
15°
Florø
Across Norway, August highs run from 12°C (53°F) (Honningsvåg) to 21°C (69°F) (Oslo). On average it is about as warm as July. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Oslo, Bergen, and Trondheim.
Best places in Norway in August
63 
Oslo
Oslo · Norway
21° / 12° 75 mm Aug
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43
Bergen
Vestland · Norway
17° / 11° 184 mm Aug
44
Trondheim
Trøndelag · Norway
17° / 10° 87 mm Aug
59
Drøbak
Akershus · Norway
20° / 11° 77 mm Aug
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46
Leirvik
Vestland · Norway
18° / 11° 186 mm Aug
45
Stjørdalshalsen
Trøndelag · Norway
17° / 9° 92 mm Aug
41
Mo i Rana
Nordland · Norway
17° / 10° 115 mm Aug
38
Florø
Vestland · Norway
16° / 11° 210 mm Aug
Weather in August by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oslo | 21° | 12° | 75 mm | — | 63 |
| Rjukan | 20° | 11° | 93 mm | — | 60 |
| Drøbak | 20° | 11° | 77 mm | — | 59 |
| Åndalsnes | 17° | 11° | 92 mm | — | 45 |
| Trondheim | 17° | 10° | 87 mm | — | 44 |
| Bergen | 17° | 11° | 184 mm | — | 43 |
| Geilo | 15° | 7° | 72 mm | — | 42 |
| Mo i Rana | 17° | 10° | 115 mm | — | 41 |
| Florø | 16° | 11° | 210 mm | 15° | 38 |
| Måløy | 16° | 11° | 211 mm | 15° | 37 |
| Ørnes | 15° | 10° | 153 mm | 13° | 37 |
| Kirkenes | 14° | 8° | 63 mm | — | 34 |
| Svolvær | 14° | 10° | 69 mm | 13° | 34 |
| Hammerfest | 13° | 8° | 56 mm | 10° | 30 |
| Narvik | 14° | 8° | 79 mm | — | 29 |
| Honningsvåg | 12° | 8° | 53 mm | 10° | 25 |
Festivals in Norway in August
- Sildajazz Annual jazz festival in Haugesund, Norway
- Bjørnson Festival Norwegian international literary festival
- Oslo Jazzfestival Annual music festival in Oslo, Norway
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Norway in August?
Average daytime highs range from 12° in Honningsvåg to 21° in Oslo.
Can you swim in Norway in August?
The sea is cool: the warmest water is around Florø at about 15°.