August · Norway
Best time to visit Ålesund in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Ålesund in August
Average temperature 14°C, 193 mm of rain, about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 83% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
7.4/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 193 mm
- Humidity
- 83%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 20
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
August in Ålesund scores 7.4/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 14°C, 193 mm of rain, and roughly 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Ålesund is an Art Nouveau town built across islands on Norway's west coast, with Mount Aksla above the centre.
August holds up well in Ålesund — 4th best month
August averages 14°C (58°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Monthly rainfall reaches 193 mm — wet for this destination — but about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 7.4/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 8.3/10 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, footwear you can get muddy.
Plan for peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Ålesund in August?
- In August, Ålesund averages 14°C, 193 mm of rain, and about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.4/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Ålesund?
- August earns a 7.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Ålesund in August?
- Expect about 193 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 83% and there are about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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