SeasonMapHemsedal weather in August
Norway
August in Hemsedal: nice, rainy, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Hemsedal · #1328 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 16/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Hemsedal climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 16°C / 61°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 9°C / 49°F | |
| Rainfall | 122 mm / 4.8 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 16 days | |
| Humidity | 83% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 10°C / 49°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 15.7 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.1 cm / 0 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 31 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Hemsedal in August
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusySummer holidays in Norway, school holidays in 7 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Hemsedal's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherHemsedal's weather peaks January–March, best around February.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Hemsedal in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Opening
Bike park and summer lift
20 Jun – 15 Sep · usuallySummer season opensOne chairlift and the downhill trails run through high summer, alongside the walking routes up Hydnefossen and the ridge. It is a quieter, cheaper version of the same valley with the crowds elsewhere. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Hemsedal — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Hemsedal?
Hemsedal in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Hemsedal?
- August in Hemsedal: nice, rainy, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Hemsedal on SeasonMap's comfort score (16/100).
- What is the weather like in Hemsedal in August?
- In August, Hemsedal averages a daily high of 16.2°C and a low of 9.2°C, with about 122 mm of rain over roughly 16.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Hemsedal in August?
- Hemsedal has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 31 in August.
Other months in Hemsedal
Warmer or cooler than Hemsedal in August
Similar destinations in Northern Europe — August
Within 300 km: Geiranger's Dalsnibba and Eagle Road open around 20 May – 5 Nov, and Ålesund's Norwegian Food Festival around 20–31 Aug.