Sun, sea & sand

Fredrikstad Municipality weather in August

Temperature, sea and sunshine in August: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.

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Holiday weather in August

Poor

Best time to visit: July

What is the weather like in Fredrikstad Municipality in August?

In August, Fredrikstad Municipality is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 89 mm in total. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Fredrikstad Municipality.

August compared

How the weather changes from July to September. Tap a month to open it.

JulyJulAugustAugSeptemberSep
Score403019
Day21°20°16°
Night15°14°11°
Sea18°18°16°
Sun9 h7 h6 h
Rain days121311

More details for August

Daylight
15 h 38 min05:32 – 21:10
UV index
4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
60 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or more
Snow days
0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
Time zone
UTC+2Europe/Oslo

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %12 %
  • Seaweight 25 %19 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %70 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %36 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in August

  • Wetsuit for longer swims
  • Sunscreen
  • A jumper for the evenings
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Fredrikstad Municipality in August: quick answers

Is Fredrikstad Municipality hot in August?

No. In August, Fredrikstad Municipality is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C and nights drop to about 14 °C.

Can you swim in Fredrikstad Municipality in August?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in August the sea averages just 18.3 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.

Does it rain much in Fredrikstad Municipality in August?

Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 89 mm in total.

Fredrikstad Municipality month by month

Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences