Lillehammer Climate by Month
Lillehammer experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from pleasant days
to very cold weather.
It is also known for its large amounts of rain/snowfall.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average day and night temperature
The climate in Lillehammer is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 20°C in July to a very cold -4°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to -10°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Lillehammer has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1019 mm of rain/snowfall per year. The climate in Lillehammer shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in August, with an average of 123 mm of precipitation over 17 rainy days. In contrast, February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 52 mm of snowfall over 13 snowy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Lillehammer serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in June with an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 0.6 hours of daily sunlight.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
The best time of year to visit Lillehammer in Norway
Other facts from our historical weather data:July has an average maximum temperature of 20°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -4°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 123 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 52 mm of precipitation.
June is the sunniest month with an average of 243 hours of sunshine.
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