What’s the climate like in Preikestolen?
The current climate of Preikestolen features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 18°C during the day to lows of 3°C. The average yearly temperature is around 11°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -2°C and in the warmer months around 11°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Preikestolen in recent years was 31°C in July 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -11°C in February 2018.
On average, Preikestolen gets 2104 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 132 cm is snowfall. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
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Best time to visit Preikestolen?
The best time to visit Preikestolen 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 Preikestolen.
Climate Table of Preikestolen
The climate table of Preikestolen 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.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 3 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 11 | 7 | 5 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 342 | 155 | 151 | 92 | 88 | 91 | 143 | 169 | 203 | 223 | 210 | 237 |
| Snow (cm) | 62 | 22 | 16 | 6,1 | 1,4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,2 | 7,4 | 17 |
| UV Index | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 11°C
- Highest temperature: 18°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 3°C in January
- Precipitation*: 2104 mm per year, averaging 175 mm per month
- Snowfall: 132 cm per year
- Driest months: 88 mm in May, 91 mm in June and 92 mm in April
- Wettest months: 342 mm in January, 237 mm in December and 223 mm in October
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Preikestolen
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Preikestolen, 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 Preikestolen
This graph shows how much precipitation Preikestolen, 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 Preikestolen
This graph shows how much snow Preikestolen, 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 Preikestolen
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Preikestolen, Norway. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Preikestolen
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Preikestolen, 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 Preikestolen
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Preikestolen, 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 Preikestolen
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Preikestolen, 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.
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Average Weather in Preikestolen by Month
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