Alta in august: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Alta in august 2025
The weather in Alta in august comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout august
tolerable weather
Weather at 6am
52°F
Partly Cloudy
30% of time
30%
19%
15%
Weather at 12pm
58°F
Cloudy
29% of time
28%
19%
18%
Weather at 6pm
54°F
Partly Cloudy
31% of time
26%
21%
17%
Weather at 3am
49°F
27%
26%
19%
13%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Alta in august
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Alta in august.
The climate of Alta in august is tolerable
In august in Alta, the climate is relatively dry (with 2.6in of precipitation over 4 days). This is better than the previous month since in july it receives an average of 3.9in of rainfall over 6 days.
The climate is fairly cold in this location the month of august, but it is liveable when dressing warm. The thermometer averaged maximum of 58°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 52°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in august in Alta is 56°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Alta in the month of august with a maximum record of 83°F in 2018 and a minimum record of 34°F in 2010. You can expect to have about 5 days with temperatures up to 65°F, or 16% of the month.
On this month of august, day length in Alta is generally 18:10. The sun rises at 02:24 and sunset is at 20:34.
With a correct weather, august is okay (but not good) to go in Alta.
August: another location in Lapland?
If you want to go to Lapland in august, there are destinations with better weather than Alta:
In august, Rovaniemi, Kemi, Lulea, Kittilä, Pajala and Ranua have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Alta in august
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements earlier years of august.
| August | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 83°F (2018) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 34°F (2010) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 53°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 55°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 17km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.6in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (12%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.1in (2012) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 80% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.07km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 58% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 16 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 02:24 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 20:34 | ||||
| Length of day | 18:10 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in august | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last august?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Alta in august 2024:
56°F to 63°F
58°F to 65°F
58°F to 65°F
56°F to 67°F
61°F to 68°F
63°F to 70°F
63°F to 70°F
59°F to 68°F
59°F to 67°F
61°F to 68°F
59°F to 65°F
59°F to 65°F
56°F to 68°F
59°F to 70°F
61°F to 70°F
59°F to 61°F
54°F to 63°F
56°F to 65°F
52°F to 59°F
50°F to 59°F
56°F to 68°F
58°F to 59°F
59°F to 65°F
58°F to 59°F
52°F to 61°F
52°F to 61°F
50°F to 54°F
52°F to 58°F
52°F to 63°F
58°F to 61°F
52°F to 59°F
Map: other cities in Lapland in august
Cities near Alta:
| Lakselv in august | tolerable weather |
| Hammerfest in august | tolerable weather |
| Skjervoy in august | tolerable weather |
| Storslett in august | tolerable weather |
| Kautokeino in august | tolerable weather |
| Lyngen Alps (Lyngsalpan) in august | tolerable weather |
| Lyngseidet in august | tolerable weather |
| Kilpisjärvi in august | bad weather |
| Honningsvåg in august | bad weather |
| Tromso in august | tolerable weather |
| Lemmenjoki National park (Lemmenjoen kansallispuisto) in august | tolerable weather |
| Enontekiö in august | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in august.
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Weather data for Alta in august:
Weather data for Alta for august are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Alta. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Alta can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Alta.