Stockholm · August
Run in the morning.
Cool month: average high 70°F, low 56°F. Humidity averages 77% — the limiting factor on most runs. Expect 17 rain days — plan around the radar. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
Avg high / low
70° / 56°F
Humidity
77%
Rain days
17/mo
Wind
10 mph
What August feels like in Stockholm
Sunrise
05:07
Mid-month average
Sunset
20:35
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Stockholm in August
The kit for August in Stockholm: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
August vs the surrounding months
vs July
-2° avg high
+2 rain days
Stockholm in July →
August
70°F avg high
17 rain days
Best: morning
vs September
+8° avg high
+4 rain days
Stockholm in September →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Stockholm in August?+
Morning. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
What's the average temperature in Stockholm in August?+
Average high 70°F, average low 56°F.
How does August compare to surrounding months in Stockholm?+
Compared to July (avg high 72°F), August is cooler. Compared to September (avg high 62°F), August is warmer.
Does it rain often in Stockholm in August?+
Expect about 17 measurable rain days in August, on average.