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Norwegian Fjords cruises in August
Still a great month, with warm days early on and wild blueberries along the trails. Darker evenings return by late August, and rain becomes more frequent in Bergen and on the west coast. European school holidays keep ships full until the final week, when fares start to ease.
- Best time to go
- Avg high 64°F
- 16 hrs daylight
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Norwegian Fjords in August: Best time to go
Still a great month, with warm days early on and wild blueberries along the trails. Darker evenings return by late August, and rain becomes more frequent in Bergen and on the west coast. European school holidays keep ships full until the final week, when fares start to ease.
Across Norwegian Fjords cruise ports, August brings average highs around 64°F (18°C) and lows near 54°F, with about 6.2 inches of rain over the month and roughly 16 hours of daylight.
- Verdict
- Best time to go
- Season
- May to September for fjord cruises; coastal voyages and northern lights sailings year-round
- Average high / low
- 64°F / 54°F
- Rainfall (month)
- 6.2 in
- Daylight
- About 16 hours
- Typical cruise length
- 7 nights for the southern fjords; 12–14 nights to the North Cape; 12-day coastal round trips
What to pack: layers you can add and remove: long pants, a warm fleece or sweater, a waterproof jacket and closed walking shoes. It's one of the wetter months, so bring a compact umbrella or rain jacket.
How August compares with the rest of the year
- Jan: Shoulder season
- Feb: Shoulder season
- Mar: Shoulder season
- Apr: Shoulder season
- May: Good time to go
- Jun: Best time to go
- Jul: Best time to go
- Aug: Best time to go
- Sep: Good time to go
- Oct: Shoulder season
- Nov: Shoulder season
- Dec: Shoulder season
- No regular sailings
- Shoulder season
- Good time to go
- Best time to go
Norwegian Fjords weather in August
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 351 | 352 | 384 | 447 | 5311 | 6016 | 6418 | 6418 | 5815 | 499 | 415 | 373 |
| Low °F (°C) | 28-2 | 28-2 | 30-1 | 351 | 436 | 5110 | 5412 | 5412 | 5010 | 426 | 352 | 30-1 |
| Rain in (mm) | 7.3186 | 6.0153 | 5.2132 | 3.897 | 3.9100 | 4.6116 | 5.4136 | 6.2157 | 6.4162 | 6.9174 | 6.2158 | 7.7196 |
| Daylight (hrs) | 5 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 5 |
August weather port by port
| Port | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geiranger | 64°F | 53°F | 8.6 in | 16 h |
| Flåm | 67°F | 55°F | 6.9 in | 16 h |
| Bergen | 65°F | 54°F | 8.8 in | 16 h |
| Stavanger | 64°F | 57°F | 5.9 in | 16 h |
| Ålesund | 62°F | 55°F | 6.5 in | 16 h |
| Olden | 65°F | 53°F | 7.8 in | 16 h |
| Tromsø | 61°F | 49°F | 5.2 in | 18 h |
| Honningsvåg (for the North Cape) | 55°F | 49°F | 3.2 in | 19 h |
| Trondheim | 65°F | 52°F | 6.7 in | 16 h |
| Oslo | 69°F | 54°F | 4.7 in | 16 h |
| Haugesund | 62°F | 58°F | 5.8 in | 16 h |
| Kristiansand | 64°F | 59°F | 4.1 in | 15 h |
Average daily highs and lows, 2015–2024, from NASA POWER, adjusted to sea level. Rain is the average monthly total.
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Norwegian Fjords in August: FAQs
Is August a good time to cruise Norwegian Fjords?
Yes, it's one of the best months. Still a great month, with warm days early on and wild blueberries along the trails. Darker evenings return by late August, and rain becomes more frequent in Bergen and on the west coast. European school holidays keep ships full until the final week, when fares start to ease.
What is the weather like on a Norwegian Fjords cruise in August?
Across Norwegian Fjords cruise ports, August brings average highs around 64°F (18°C) and lows near 54°F, with about 6.2 inches of rain over the month and roughly 16 hours of daylight. Conditions vary from port to port and day to day.
What should I pack for a Norwegian Fjords cruise in August?
Pack layers you can add and remove: long pants, a warm fleece or sweater, a waterproof jacket and closed walking shoes. It's one of the wetter months, so bring a compact umbrella or rain jacket. Check your cruise line's dress code for evenings.
When is the best time to cruise Norwegian Fjords?
May to September for fjord cruises; coastal voyages and northern lights sailings year-round. The best months are usually June, July, August.
Where else can I cruise in August?
August is also a top month for Alaska, Canada & New England, Northern Europe, Baltic Sea, British Isles.
Updated November 2026 by the BookMyDreamCruise editorial team. How we research and fact-check.
Sources: NASA POWER climate data.