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Åre Weather in August

Åre in August

The short of it: Åre in August averages a high of 16 °C (61 °F) and a low of 7 °C (45 °F), with 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain and about 16 h 12 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 16° · low 7° · rain 72 mm · daylight 16 h 12 min

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

August in Åre brings afternoons near 16° and nights around 7°, with about 72 mm of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 16°, nights near 7°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 72 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 16 h 12 min in mid-August, 190 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 May and July.

Against its neighbours, Åre runs cooler than most and about as wet in August. Björnänge, 3 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

August in Åre, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus July
1° colder, 16 mm less rain
Versus September
5° warmer
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Oct–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
16 h 12 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BjörnängeJämtland3 km ESE16°7°71 mm
DuvedJämtland11 km W16°7°74 mm
UndersåkerJämtland12 km SE17°7°67 mm
JärpenJämtland20 km ESE17°8°68 mm
MörsilJämtland31 km ESE17°8°74 mm
VallaJämtland39 km ENE17°8°73 mm
NäldenJämtland59 km E18°9°69 mm
MeråkerTrøndelag67 km W18°10°104 mm

The Almanac · Åre Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
August
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Much like July: highs about 16°, nights near 7°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 72 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Åre by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-9°55 mm13 km/h5 h 37 min✦
February-2°-10°46 mm12 km/h8 h 32 min✦
March1°-8°47 mm13 km/h11 h 30 min✦
April5°-3°33 mm11 km/h14 h 51 min✦✦✦
May10°1°41 mm12 km/h18 h 4 min✦✦✦✦
June15°5°72 mm12 km/h20 h 29 min✦✦
July18°8°88 mm10 km/h19 h 22 min✦✦✦
August16°7°72 mm10 km/h16 h 12 min✦✦✦
September12°4°57 mm12 km/h12 h 50 min✦✦✦
October5°-1°57 mm12 km/h9 h 38 min✦✦
November1°-5°51 mm11 km/h6 h 30 min✦✦
December-1°-8°51 mm11 km/h4 h 35 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Åre in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Åre in August?

Days average 16 °C (61 °F) and nights 7 °C (45 °F), with about 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 16°, nights near 7°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 72 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Åre?

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

How long are the days in Åre in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 16 h 12 min. The days are shortening — from 4 h 35 min in December to 20 h 29 min in June.

Does it snow in Åre in August?

Hardly — August nights average 7 °C (45 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Åre in August?

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

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