When to go · Östersund
Östersund in August
Great month. Inside Östersund's best window: Jun–Aug for lake and light; Feb–Mar for winter sports and auroras.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 18°C64°F / 10°C50°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 10
- Crowds
- High
- Sweden overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Sweden overall
Verdict
GreatBest and avoid months for Östersund
Inside Östersund's best window: Jun–Aug for lake and light; Feb–Mar for winter sports and auroras.
Weather in August
- ÖstersundHighs around 18 °C, lows around 10 °C, rain on about 10 daysHighs around 64 °F, lows around 50 °F, rain on about 10 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Sweden overall
- High
- Prices · Sweden overall
- Medium
Sweden overall: Warm water, crayfish parties and festivals; best month for Kungsleden hiking.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast