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Kvam in August

Good month. Outside the best window (May–Jun for waterfall flow; Dec–Feb for ski season). Across Norway: Still summer; the best hiking month in the high mountains.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C) / 12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C); average high / low
Rain days: 13
Crowds: High; Norway overall
Prices: High; Norway overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodNorway month rating

Outside the best window (May–Jun for waterfall flow; Dec–Feb for ski season). Across Norway: Still summer; the best hiking month in the high mountains.

Is another month better than August?

August is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in August

Long-term averages

KvamHighs around 21 °C (70 °F), lows around 12 °C (54 °F), rain on about 13 daysHighs around 70 °F (21 °C), lows around 54 °F (12 °C), rain on about 13 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Norway overall: High
Prices · Norway overall: High

Norway overall: Still summer; the best hiking month in the high mountains.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Kvam, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Aug: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Jan: 2 °C (36 °F)36 °F (2 °C)
Night low
Aug: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Jan: -5 °C (23 °F)23 °F (-5 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 13
Jan: 8 (better)
Crowds
Aug: High
Jan: Low
Prices
Aug: High
Jan: Medium
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Jan: 0

August: Outside the best window (May–Jun for waterfall flow; Dec–Feb for ski season). Across Norway: Still summer; the best hiking month in the high mountains.

January: Inside Kvam's best window: May–Jun for waterfall flow; Dec–Feb for ski season.

Kvam: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

A warm layer for the evenings
A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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