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Ljusdal Weather in August

Ljusdal in August

The short of it: Ljusdal in August averages a high of 20 °C (67 °F) and a low of 9 °C (49 °F), with 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain and about 15 h 55 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 20° · low 9° · rain 71 mm · daylight 15 h 55 min

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

Thirty years of records give Ljusdal an average August high of 20°, a low of 9° and some 71 mm of rain. Much like July: highs about 20°, nights near 9°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 71 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 15 h 55 min in mid-August, 168 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 June and May.

Against its neighbours, Ljusdal runs about middling and drier than most in August. Tallåsen, 6 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

August in Ljusdal, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus July
2° colder, 13 mm less rain
Versus September
5° warmer
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
15 h 55 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
TallåsenGävleborg6 km NW20°10°70 mm
JärvsöGävleborg13 km SSE20°10°71 mm
FärilaGävleborg13 km WSW19°9°72 mm
DelsboGävleborg25 km E20°10°76 mm
FriggesundGävleborg25 km ENE20°10°76 mm
NäsvikenGävleborg41 km E20°10°78 mm
ArbråGävleborg43 km SSE20°9°74 mm
SörforsaGävleborg48 km ESE20°10°78 mm

The Almanac · Ljusdal 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 9°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 71 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Ljusdal by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-10°32 mm9 km/h6 h 9 min✦✦
February-1°-10°22 mm9 km/h8 h 47 min✦✦
March4°-6°23 mm10 km/h11 h 32 min✦✦
April9°-1°29 mm10 km/h14 h 39 min✦✦✦
May15°3°44 mm10 km/h17 h 35 min✦✦✦✦
June19°8°65 mm10 km/h19 h 35 min✦✦✦✦
July22°11°84 mm8 km/h18 h 42 min✦✦✦
August20°9°71 mm7 km/h15 h 55 min✦✦✦
September15°6°48 mm8 km/h12 h 47 min✦✦✦
October8°1°53 mm8 km/h9 h 48 min✦✦
November2°-3°43 mm8 km/h6 h 56 min✦✦✦
December-1°-8°38 mm9 km/h5 h 16 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ljusdal in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ljusdal in August?

Days average 20 °C (67 °F) and nights 9 °C (49 °F), with about 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 20°, nights near 9°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 71 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Ljusdal?

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

How long are the days in Ljusdal in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 15 h 55 min. The days are shortening — from 5 h 16 min in December to 19 h 35 min in June.

Does it snow in Ljusdal in August?

Hardly — August nights average 9 °C (49 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Ljusdal in August?

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

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