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Tofte Weather in August

Tofte in August

The short of it: Tofte in August averages a high of 20 °C (68 °F) and a low of 12 °C (54 °F), with 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain and about 15 h 32 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 20° · low 12° · rain 94 mm · daylight 15 h 32 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: July & August

August in Tofte brings afternoons near 20° and nights around 12°, with about 94 mm of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 20°, nights near 12°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 94 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 15 h 32 min in mid-August, 144 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates August 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Tofte runs cooler than most and wetter than most in August. Svelvik, 12 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

August in Tofte, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus July
1° colder, 10 mm more rain
Versus September
4° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
15 h 32 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SvelvikBuskerud12 km NW20°13°94 mm
VestbyAkershus13 km ENE21°12°91 mm
MossØstfold13 km SSE21°12°91 mm
DrøbakAkershus14 km NNE20°12°89 mm
HortenVestfold15 km SSW21°13°90 mm
HolmestrandVestfold15 km WSW20°13°98 mm
SætreAkershus16 km N20°12°92 mm
GullhaugVestfold18 km WSW20°13°99 mm

The Almanac · Tofte Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
August
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Much like July: highs about 20°, nights near 12°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 94 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Tofte by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January2°-3°62 mm15 km/h6 h 47 min✦✦
February2°-4°46 mm16 km/h9 h 5 min✦✦
March5°-2°48 mm14 km/h11 h 35 min✦✦
April10°2°46 mm14 km/h14 h 25 min✦✦
May15°7°58 mm14 km/h17 h 0 min✦✦✦
June18°11°79 mm14 km/h18 h 38 min✦✦✦
July21°13°84 mm13 km/h17 h 56 min✦✦✦
August20°12°94 mm13 km/h15 h 32 min✦✦✦
September15°9°89 mm15 km/h12 h 43 min✦✦
October10°4°104 mm15 km/h10 h 0 min✦
November5°1°100 mm15 km/h7 h 28 min✦
December2°-3°73 mm15 km/h6 h 3 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Tofte in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Tofte in August?

Days average 20 °C (68 °F) and nights 12 °C (54 °F), with about 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 20°, nights near 12°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 94 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Tofte?

The Almanac gives August 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Tofte in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 15 h 32 min. The days are shortening — from 6 h 3 min in December to 18 h 38 min in June.

Does it snow in Tofte in August?

Hardly — August nights average 12 °C (54 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Tofte in August?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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