Weather in August
Temperature
In August, the average high-temperature is practically the same as in July - a still pleasant 21.8°C (71.2°F). In August, the average low-temperature is 14.2°C (57.6°F).Rainfall
In Gothenburg, in August, during 14 rainfall days, 74mm (2.91") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 163 rainfall days, and 791mm (31.14") of precipitation is accumulated.Sea temperature
August is the month with the warmest seawater, with an average sea temperature of 18.5°C (65.3°F).Note: For most, swimming in 18.5°C (65.3°F) is not an enjoyable activity. Furthermore, controlling your breathing becomes progressively more difficult as the water temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).
Daylight
In Gothenburg, the average length of the day in August is 15h and 14min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:07 and sunset at 21:29. On the last day of August, in Gothenburg, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 20:14 CEST.
Sunshine
In August, the average sunshine in Gothenburg is 6.3h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in August is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 4 in August interpret into the following advice:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.
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Average temperature in August
Gothenburg, Sweden
- Average high temperature in August: 21.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (22.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.3°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 14.2°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (14.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-2.1°C).
Average rainfall in August
Gothenburg, Sweden
- Average rainfall in August: 74mm
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are October and November (87mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (41mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Gothenburg, Sweden
- Average rainfall days in August: 14 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (17 days).
The months with the least rainy days are March and May (10 days).
Average sea temperature in August
Gothenburg, Sweden
- Average sea temperature in August: 18.5°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (18.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (2.6°C).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Gothenburg, Sweden
- Average daylight in August: 15h and 14min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 58min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 41min).
- Average sunshine in August: 6h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 8h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 0min).
Average UV index in August
Gothenburg, Sweden
- Average UV index in August: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 0).
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