Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for August
| Metric | Stockholm | Tallinn | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 20°C (68°F) | 20°C (68°F) | Tie |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 14°C (57°F) | 14°C (57°F) | Tie |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 12 days▲ | 14 days | Stockholm |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 69 mm▲ | 78 mm | Stockholm |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 12h/day | 12h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 10 | 10 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 16 km/h▲ | 19 km/h | Stockholm |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Stockholm edges ahead as the better destination in August. Stockholm offers 12 hours of daily sunshine with only 12 rain days, while Tallinn sees 12 sunshine hours and 14 rain days.
Stockholm sits in the comfortable travel range at 20°C. Tallinn is also comfortable at 20°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Stockholm is the stronger choice in August.
Stockholm reaches an average high of 20°C (68°F) and drops to 14°C (57°F) at night during August. The daily temperature range is 6°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.
Tallinn averages 20°C (68°F) for the high and 14°C (57°F) for the low, with a daily range of 6°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in August.
Stockholm receives approximately 69 mm of rainfall across 12 rain days during August. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Tallinn sees 78 mm over 14 rain days. That makes Stockholm the drier option by 2 rain days and 9 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 20°C, lows of 14°C, 12 rain days
Highs of 20°C, lows of 14°C, 14 rain days
Pack for both: light layers, a light jacket for evenings, sunscreen, waterproof jacket, compact umbrella, waterproof shoes. These items are useful in either destination during August.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. August is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Stockholm | Tallinn | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 0°C | 8d | -1°C | 11d |
| Feb | 1°C | 8d | -2°C | 9d |
| Mar | 4°C | 8d | 2°C | 9d |
| Apr | 9°C | 8d | 9°C | 9d |
| May | 14°C | 9d | 15°C | 9d |
| Jun | 18°C | 11d | 19°C | 11d |
| Jul | 21°C | 11d | 21°C | 12d |
| Aug | 20°C | 12d | 20°C | 14d |
| Sep | 16°C | 8d | 15°C | 12d |
| Oct | 9°C | 10d | 9°C | 13d |
| Nov | 5°C | 10d | 4°C | 11d |
| Dec | 2°C | 10d | 1°C | 12d |
Stockholm Weather in August
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Tallinn Weather in August
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