Umeå in August

6.8out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Mild: highs around 17°C. Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days.

17°CAvg high
12°CAvg low
11Rainy days (75 mm)
15:59 hDaylight
04:43Sunrise · 20:43 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 17°C
  • Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days
  • Rain varies a lot between years (±4.2 days)

What to wear and pack

  • Layers you can add or remove
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in August varies a lot between years (±4.2 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

-3° -7° J -3° -8° F 0° -6° M 4° -1° A 9° 4° M 14° 9° J 18° 13° J 17° 12° A 13° 8° S 7° 3° O 2° -1° N 0° -5° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January -3°C-7°C49 mm 11– – 3.7
February -3°C-8°C36 mm 8– – 4.0
March 0°C-6°C35 mm 8– – 4.0
April 4°C-1°C35 mm 8– – 5.0
May 9°C4°C43 mm 9– – 5.9
June 14°C9°C58 mm 10– – 6.5
July 18°C13°C74 mm 12– – 6.8
August 17°C12°C75 mm 11– – 6.8
September 13°C8°C62 mm 10– – 6.3
October 7°C3°C72 mm 12– – 5.1
November 2°C-1°C69 mm 12– – 4.0
December 0°C-5°C62 mm 12– – 3.5

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Umeå in August?

Daytime highs average 17°C and nights about 12°C.

When is the best time to visit Umeå?

The best months are July, August, June, September.