Jelsa Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Jelsa, Rogaland, Norway is 11°C (52°F), with daytime highs ranging from 4°C (39°F) in February to 20°C (68°F) in July. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Jelsa compares to cities worldwide.
Jelsa Monthly Temperatures
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from pleasant to cold in Jelsa. At night, minimum temperatures range from 11°C (52°F) in July to -3°C (27°F) in February.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Jelsa by month:
Low temperatures are most often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while highs typically occur around 3 PM. July, the city's warmest month, sees 198 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Jelsa vs Norway
The map below shows the annual temperature across Norway. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Jelsa vs World: Temperature Compared
Jelsa's average annual maximum temperature is 11°C (52°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Athens, Greece sits at 23°C (73°F) on average, with hot dry summers and mild winters characteristic of the Mediterranean.
Reykjavík, Iceland averages 9°C (48°F) a year — mild summers by Icelandic standards, but cold winters and frequent wind.
Seoul, South Korea averages 18°C (64°F) a year, with four clear seasons, cold winters, and hot humid summers.
Melbourne, Australia averages 20°C (68°F) annually — known for unpredictable weather, with four seasons sometimes happening in one day.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Jelsa?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In the cooler months, when temperatures drop below 10°C, high humidity makes the cold feel more cutting than it would in dry conditions.
In Jelsa, February is the coolest month, with average highs of 4°C (39°F) and humidity around 81% — considered very high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
For cities and regions with significant elevation, altitude is one of the biggest factors shaping local temperatures. As a rule of thumb, temperatures fall by around 6°C for every 1,000 metres gained — so a city at 2,000 metres will typically be around 12°C cooler than a city at sea level in the same region. Higher ground also tends to see more dramatic day-to-night temperature swings, since thinner air loses heat faster after sunset.
For more on Jelsa's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Jelsa climate page.
