August · typical climate, not a forecast
Sognefjord in August
Norway
Solid escape
18°C day · 13°C night · 46% rain · 16h daylight · moderate crowds · €1,215 estimated
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Cool Score breakdown
Scored for 5 nights from Tallinn in August.
- Temperature fit94
17.9°C typical high vs your 12–20°C window
w 26 - Heat escape24
2.6°C cooler than Tallinn
w 14 - Rain probability57
46% chance of rain on an average day
w 11 - Daylight hours94
15.5h of daylight mid-month
w 8 - Outdoor conditions85
Comfortable for a full day outside at 17.9°C
w 10 - Crowding45
Moderate crowds for this month
w 8 - Flight + stay cost62
≈€1215 estimated for 5 nights vs €1000 budget
w 12 - Nature access100
10/10 — wild ground within reach
w 6 - City atmosphere40
2/10 urban texture · 7/10 food scene
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Why Sognefjord in August
Glacier meltwater keeps the whole valley air-conditioned.
- Glacier arm hikes
- Fjord ferries
- Stave churches
What August in Sognefjord is actually like
In August, Sognefjord sits around 18°C by day and drops to about 13°C after dark, so a light layer earns its place in the bag even in high summer. That is roughly 3°C cooler than Tallinn at the same time of year — the difference between planning your day around the shade and simply walking out of the door.
Expect rain on roughly 46% of days, usually passing rather than persistent, and about 16 hours of daylight to spend outside. Crowds are moderate crowds this month, and a 5-night trip from Tallinn works out at around €1,215 including flights, a mid-range stay and everyday spending.
Glacier meltwater keeps the whole valley air-conditioned. Days here tend to fill up with glacier arm hikes, fjord ferries, stave churches — which is why Sognefjord scores 69 out of 100 for august: solid escape.
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