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What should I wear in Sweden in August?

August averages for Stockholm, Gothenburg and the north, and what to pack.

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Short answer

In August, pack light summer clothing and rain gear, because SMHI's normal mean temperature is about 18 °C in Stockholm and Gothenburg and the average night minimum is about 14 °C. Visit Stockholm says to bring an umbrella or raincoat for early August.

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Why

  1. According to SMHI, the August normal (1991–2020) is 17.7 °C in Stockholm, 17.7 °C in Gothenburg and 17.9 °C in Malmö.
  2. According to SMHI, the average daily maximum in August is 22.0 °C in Stockholm and 21.8 °C in Gothenburg.
  3. According to SMHI, the average night minimum in August is 14.1 °C in both Stockholm and Gothenburg.

Details

SMHI says July and August are the warmest months. Visit Stockholm also lists light clothing, sunglasses and beachwear for summer.

Tip

Pack a light jacket or sweater for evenings and a raincoat or umbrella, since nights average about 14 °C.

What may differ

In the north August is cooler: the normal is 11.1 °C in Kiruna and 14.6 °C in Luleå.

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Sources

This answer is for reference only. Weather varies from year to year, so check the SMHI forecast before you travel.

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