August · Finland
Best time to visit Tampere in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Tampere in August
Average temperature 17°C, 113 mm of rain, about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 85% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
6.9/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 113 mm
- Humidity
- 85%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 12
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
August in Tampere scores 6.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 17°C, 113 mm of rain, and roughly 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Tampere sits between two lakes, where red-brick mill halls line the Tammerkoski rapids in Finland's industrial heart.
August in Tampere — workable with trade-offs
August averages 17°C (63°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
At 113 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 6.9/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 8.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here.
Flexible dates? June scores 1.9 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Tampere in August?
- In August, Tampere averages 17°C, 113 mm of rain, and about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.9/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Tampere?
- August earns a 6.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Tampere in August?
- Expect about 113 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 85% and there are about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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