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Ålesund in August 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Ålesund in August 2027? Discover the usual weather at this time of year, average temperatures, the risk of rain, possible activities, and our opinion on whether August is a good month to travel to Ålesund, Norway.

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Ålesund in August 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

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Ålesund in August in summary
Favourable weather
Min 13°C Max 15°C 191 mm 10 day(s) 81% 51% 17°C 13.5 h/day
Best activities in August
Beach and swimmingHiking and trekkingCultural visits and heritageAnimal observationNature and landscapesGastronomyBoat trip and cruise
Practical guidelines
High crowding 04:37 20:40
Hourly weather

Average weather in Ålesund in August 2027

Favourable weather

The weather in Ålesund in August 2027 is based on statistical data from previous years in August. This allows you to forecast the weather in August 2027. Check the hourly statistics (6:00, 9:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00, 21:00, 0:00 and 3:00), with the associated average temperature, for the whole month, and also, by navigating the tabs, for the beginning, middle and end of the month.

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Climate

Climate of Ålesund in August

Temperatures, precipitation and monthly trends help to better understand the climate in Ålesund in August.

Temperatures and rain in Ålesund in August

Average daily weather

Temperatures and rain day by day in August.
Minimal Average Maximums Average rainfall

Monthly temperatures

The month of August is highlighted to compare it quickly with the rest of the year.
Minimal Average Maximums

Monthly precipitation

The bar for the month under study is highlighted.
Average rainfall

About the climate in Ålesund in August

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Ålesund in August

Check the seasonal normals in Ålesund in August and compare the weather with the previous month and the following month (or the months of your choice by selecting months in the form below): temperatures, wind, rain, humidity, climate rating...

Last updated: 12/01/2026
Reference period for normals: January 2009 - December 2025
Month analyzed
August
Weather data July August September
Outside temperature
Average temperature 13.7°C 14.4°C 12.6°C
Maximum temperature 14.6°C 15.3°C 13.6°C
Minimum temperature 12.8°C 13.4°C 11.6°C
Record maximum temperature 26.0°C
(2018)
24.0°C
(2009)
20.0°C
(2016)
Record low temperature 5.0°C
(2020)
5.0°C
(2021)
4.0°C
(2021)
Number of days at +30° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Number of days at +18° 4 day(s)
(13%)
4 day(s)
(13%)
1 day(s)
(3%)
Number of days below 0° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Sea temperature
Sea temperature (average) 13.8°C 14.2°C 13.7°C
Sea temperature (minimum) 12.1°C 11.8°C 10.9°C
Sea temperature (maximum) 15.3°C 16.9°C 16.4°C
Wind
Wind speed 20 km/h 20 km/h 24 km/h
Wind temperature 12.0°C 12.6°C 9.7°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 145.0 mm 191.0 mm 239.8 mm
Number of days with precipitation 19 day(s)
(61%)
20 day(s)
(65%)
21 day(s)
(70%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 9 day(s)
(28%)
10 day(s)
(32%)
13 day(s)
(43%)
Record precipitation in one day 60.2 mm
(2009)
55.1 mm
(2021)
62.6 mm
(2020)
Other weather data
Humidity 84% 81% 80%
Visibility 9.1 km 9.1 km 9.0 km
Cloud cover 52% 51% 55%
UV index 4 4 3
Daily sunshine 17h 14h 10h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 03h13 04h37 06h01
Sunset time 22h08 20h40 18h59
Day length 18h55 16h03 12h58
Our opinion on the climate in August
The review of Where And When fair weather favourable weather fair weather
Activities and events

What to do in Ålesund in August?

Best activities in August
Beach and swimmingHiking and trekkingCultural visits and heritageAnimal observationNature and landscapesGastronomyBoat trip and cruise
Activities not recommended in August
Northern or Southern LightsWinter sports and snow
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Ålesund in August last?

Find the observed weather calendar in Ålesund in August 2025, with each day’s weather, temperatures and precipitation.

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Light rain shower
14°C14°C3.2 mm
2
Mist
14°C15°C0.1 mm
3
Patchy rain nearby
14°C15°C1.5 mm
4
Partly Cloudy
13°C14°C0.5 mm
5
Light rain shower
13°C14°C14.1 mm
6
Patchy rain nearby
12°C14°C11.7 mm
7
Overcast
14°C16°C2.3 mm
8
Patchy rain nearby
14°C16°C1.0 mm
9
Partly Cloudy
14°C17°C0.6 mm
10
Light rain shower
13°C14°C4.4 mm
11
Light rain
13°C14°C2.3 mm
12
Partly Cloudy
12°C14°C0.9 mm
13
Light rain shower
15°C16°C0.7 mm
14
Patchy rain nearby
16°C17°C1.3 mm
15
Light rain shower
13°C16°C1.5 mm
16
Partly Cloudy
12°C13°C0.3 mm
17
Overcast
13°C14°C0.0 mm
18
Overcast
13°C14°C0.2 mm
19
Clear/Sunny
12°C13°C0.8 mm
20
Patchy rain nearby
11°C12°C0.4 mm
21
Light rain shower
11°C12°C3.1 mm
22
Patchy rain nearby
11°C12°C4.5 mm
23
Light rain shower
12°C13°C2.7 mm
24
Partly Cloudy
11°C12°C0.3 mm
25
Clear/Sunny
11°C13°C0.0 mm
26
Clear/Sunny
12°C14°C0.0 mm
27
Clear/Sunny
14°C15°C0.0 mm
28
Clear/Sunny
14°C15°C0.0 mm
29
Partly Cloudy
15°C16°C0.1 mm
30
Clear/Sunny
15°C15°C0.1 mm
31
Partly Cloudy
15°C16°C0.0 mm
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Where to go near Ålesund in August?

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Ålesund in August: your frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we ask ourselves before booking for this month.

Yes, it’s a good time. Conditions are favorable in Ålesund in August, which places this month 1st out of 12.

Expect an average of 15°C during the day and 13°C at night, with about 191 mm of precipitation spread over 10 rainy days.

The sea is only 14°C on average in August. Swimming is still possible, but it will be cool.

Expect about 13.5 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: Beach and swimming, Hiking and trekking, Cultural visits and heritage and Animal observation. These are the ones for which the conditions on site are most favourable.

Yes: this month is in High crowding, with a visitor index of 83/100. Book your accommodation and transportation well in advance.

The most favorable months in Ålesund are: August. You are therefore already in one of the best times of the year; shifting your plans would not gain you much in terms of weather.
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