August · Norway
Best time to visit Preikestolen in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Preikestolen in August
Average temperature 13°C, 204 mm of rain, about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 85% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
6.1/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 204 mm
- Humidity
- 85%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 11
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
August in Preikestolen scores 6.1/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 13°C, 204 mm of rain, and roughly 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) is a sheer 604-meter cliff ledge above Lysefjord-one of Norway's most iconic day hikes. Best window: late spring through early autumn.
August in Preikestolen — middling scores, decent value
Temperatures hover around 13°C (55°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Expect monsoon-level rainfall at 204 mm: only about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the month, and stretches of heavy rain are normal.
That is 6.1/10 on the same scale — 4th of 12 months, versus 8.1/10 for the best month here.
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.
Budget for peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Preikestolen — 2 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Preikestolen in August?
- In August, Preikestolen averages 13°C, 204 mm of rain, and about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.1/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Preikestolen?
- August earns a 6.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Preikestolen in August?
- Expect about 204 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 85% and there are about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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