What’s the climate like in Ålesund?
The current climate of Ålesund features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 18°C during the day to lows of 6°C. The average yearly temperature is around 12°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 1°C and in the warmer months around 12°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Ålesund in recent years was 31°C in July 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -5°C in January 2016.
On average, Ålesund gets 1417 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 145 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
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Best time to visit Ålesund?
The best time to visit Ålesund for pleasant to warm weather is June through September. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Ålesund.
Climate Table of Ålesund
The climate table of Ålesund shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 6 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 6 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 160 | 167 | 114 | 83 | 55 | 79 | 82 | 87 | 116 | 138 | 117 | 219 |
| Snow (cm) | 31 | 41 | 23 | 13 | 1,7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,2 | 9,7 | 25 |
| UV Index | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
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- Average yearly temperature: 12°C
- Highest temperature: 18°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 6°C in January and December
- Precipitation*: 1417 mm per year, averaging 118 mm per month
- Snowfall: 145 cm per year
- Driest months: 55 mm in May, 79 mm in June and 82 mm in July
- Wettest months: 219 mm in December, 167 mm in February and 160 mm in January
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Ålesund
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Ålesund, Norway. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Ålesund
This graph shows how much precipitation Ålesund, Norway, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Ålesund
This graph shows how much snow Ålesund, Norway, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Ålesund
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Ålesund, Norway. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Ålesund
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Ålesund, Norway. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Ålesund
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Ålesund, Norway, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Ålesund
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Ålesund, Norway, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Weather experiences in Ålesund
The weather in Ålesund is rated an average of 3,3 out of 5 stars by 4 visitors. Have you been to Ålesund? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.
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Despite the rain showers, it was mostly sunny and cool. Ideal for hiking and exploring the beautiful countryside.— This text is automatically translated to English
Many rainy days marred the joy of being outside, but there were also bright moments that were truly breathtaking. The temperature was around 7 degrees Celsius.— This text is automatically translated to English
Thick clothing and a winter coat are required. There were only a few hours of sunshine, but the snow-covered city was beautiful.— This text is automatically translated to English
With sporadic snowfall and sunny days, the days were picturesque but not too cold for outdoor activities. Bring warm clothes!— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average Weather in Ålesund by Month
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