The weather in August in Rjukan

It's cool to moderate in August in Rjukan with an average temperature of 17°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 16°C to a high of 19°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 7°C and 9°C.

Looking for sun and warm weather? August isn’t a good month to be in Rjukan. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Rjukan, Norway. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 30°C in 2022, Rjukan reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 7°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 2°C to a highest value of 14°C.

Rainfall amount

In August, there is an average of 90 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in August for Rjukan

Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Rjukan. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

August weather comparison

  Rjukan New York
Average temperature 17°C 30°C
Max. temperature 19°C 31°C
Min. temperature 7°C -5°C
Total precipitation 90 mm 79 mm
Rainy days 12 days 13 days

Start of August

The month of August starts in Rjukan with mild temps, averaging around 18°C during the day and nights around 9°C.

Mid August

By mid-August, daytime temps stay steady at around 18°C, with nights around 8°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of August

By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Rjukan is around 17°C, while nighttime temps are about 8°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in August in Rjukan, Norway. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in August in Rjukan

Temperature in August in Rjukan over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in Rjukan, Norway. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in August in Rjukan

Total precipitation in August in Rjukan over the years

Daily UV index in August in Rjukan

This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Rjukan, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Rjukan by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Rjukan. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.