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Skjolden Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Skjolden can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from mild to very cold. It is also known for its large amounts of rain/snowfall. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from moderate to very cold in Skjolden. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a moderate 16°C in July to a very cold -4°C in the coolest month, February.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -10°C during the colder months.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Skjolden has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1535 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Skjolden offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between December (158 mm) and May (87 mm) is not too significant, making the climate enjoyable for visitors and residents alike.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, Skjolden serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 6.0 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 0.3 hours of daily sunlight.

Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Geiranger, Norway (71 KM, 44 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Geiranger, Norway (71 KM, 44 Miles).

Forecast for Skjolden

Thu   Jan 30
-3°C | -11°C
E 1 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

Fri   Jan 31
-2°C | -13°C
E 1 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Sat   Feb 01
-7°C | -16°C
NE 1 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Skjolden in Norway

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Skjolden?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in January and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Skjolden?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 16°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Skjolden?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of -4°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Skjolden?
    December tops the wettest month list with 158 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Skjolden?
    May is the driest month with 87 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Skjolden?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 180 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.