Ørsta, Norway experiences average highs of 9°C (48°F) and lows of 4°C (39°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is frequent, averaging about 18 rainy days per month. Average highs have warmed by 0.9°C (1.6°F) across the available records.
Ørsta, Norway Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Ørsta, Norway. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Feb–Nov 
Wetter season: Jan–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
3/10
Best: June, July, August, September
UV Index
2
Low
Temperature 9°C / 4°C
Feels Like 7°C / 1°C
Rainy Days 18
Rainfall 173 mm
Sunshine 7 h
Humidity 83%
Wind Speed 12 km/h
Dew Point 4°C
Snow Days 12 days
Frost Days 13 days
Hottest Month
18°C
July
Avg Low12°C
Rain19days
Coldest Month
-2°C
January
Avg High1°C
Rain20days
Driest Month
15days
April
Avg High8°C
Avg Low1°C
Windiest Month
14 km/h
January (Gusts 53)
Sea Temperature
6°C – 16°C
Warmest water: July (
16°C
)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, March, November due to very cold temperatures, heavy rainfall.
Sun Position
Sunrise 03:44
Daylight 19.8h
Sunset 23:30
Live conditions—
Ørsta on the map · live conditions
Ørsta, Norway
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Norway
- City
- Ørsta
- Population
- 6.3K
- Coordinates
- 62.20°, 6.13°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 8°C
Avg Low 2°C
Rain 16 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 17°C
Avg Low 11°C
Rain 18 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 10°C
Avg Low 5°C
Rain 18 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 2°C
Avg Low -2°C
Rain 19 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 1°C / -2°C . Feb: 2°C / -2°C . Mar: 4°C / -1°C . Apr: 8°C / 1°C . May: 13°C / 6°C . Jun: 17°C / 10°C . Jul: 18°C / 12°C . Aug: 17°C / 11°C . Sep: 15°C / 9°C . Oct: 10°C / 5°C . Nov: 5°C / 1°C . Dec: 2°C / -1°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 215 mm. Feb: 167 mm. Mar: 166 mm. Apr: 126 mm. May: 101 mm. Jun: 119 mm. Jul: 147 mm. Aug: 187 mm. Sep: 219 mm. Oct: 243 mm. Nov: 167 mm. Dec: 219 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 83%. Feb: 82%. Mar: 82%. Apr: 80%. May: 79%. Jun: 80%. Jul: 84%. Aug: 85%. Sep: 86%. Oct: 88%. Nov: 86%. Dec: 86%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 14 km/h . Feb: 13 km/h . Mar: 13 km/h . Apr: 12 km/h . May: 12 km/h . Jun: 12 km/h . Jul: 11 km/h . Aug: 11 km/h . Sep: 12 km/h . Oct: 12 km/h . Nov: 12 km/h . Dec: 13 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 1h. Feb: 4h. Mar: 6h. Apr: 10h. May: 11h. Jun: 11h. Jul: 12h. Aug: 9h. Sep: 7h. Oct: 5h. Nov: 2h. Dec: 1h.
Sea Temperature
Sea Temperatureswim
Line chart showing monthly sea temperature. Jan: 7°C . Feb: 6°C . Mar: 6°C . Apr: 7°C . May: 10°C . Jun: 13°C . Jul: 16°C . Aug: 15°C . Sep: 14°C . Oct: 12°C . Nov: 10°C . Dec: 8°C .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 0. Feb: UV 1. Mar: UV 2. Apr: UV 3. May: UV 4. Jun: UV 5. Jul: UV 4. Aug: UV 3. Sep: UV 2. Oct: UV 1. Nov: UV 1. Dec: UV 0.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 21 days. Feb: 18 days. Mar: 18 days. Apr: 12 days. May: 6 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 1 days. Oct: 5 days. Nov: 10 days. Dec: 18 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have warmed by 0.9°C (1.6°F) across the available records. Average rainfall is trending wetter by about 10 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jul 2025 · 22°C | Jul · 18°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · -3°C | Jan · -2°C |
| Wettest month | Mar 2025 · 361 mm | Oct · 243 mm |
| Windiest month | Mar 2025 · 16 km/h | Jan · 14 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Wet 
February
Wet March
Wet April
Poor May
Fair June best
Good July best
Wet August best
Wet September best
Wet October
Wet November
Poor December
Wet | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1°C / -2°C | -2°C / -7°C | 20days (215 mm) Wet | 1.3h Poor | 83% Humid | 0.3 Low | Wet | View Details |
| February | 2°C / -2°C | -2°C / -6°C | 18days (167 mm) Wet | 4h Fair | 82% Humid | 1 Low | Wet | View Details |
| March | 4°C / -1°C | 1°C / -5°C | 19days (166 mm) Wet | 6.2h Fair | 82% Humid | 1.8 Low | Wet | View Details |
| April | 8°C / 1°C | 5°C / -2°C | 15days (126 mm) Wet | 10.2h Excellent | 80% Humid | 3.2 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| May | 13°C / 6°C | 11°C / 3°C | 15days (101 mm) Wet | 11.4h Excellent | 79% Humid | 4.3 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| June best | 17°C / 10°C | 16°C / 9°C | 16days (119 mm) Wet | 11.3h Excellent | 80% Humid | 4.5 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| July best | 18°C / 12°C | 18°C / 11°C | 19days (147 mm) Wet | 11.5h Excellent | 84% Humid | 4.3 Moderate | Wet | View Details |
| August best | 17°C / 11°C | 17°C / 10°C | 20days (187 mm) Wet | 8.9h Good | 85% Humid | 3.1 Moderate | Wet | View Details |
| September best | 15°C / 9°C | 14°C / 8°C | 19days (219 mm) Wet | 6.9h Fair | 86% Very Muggy | 2.3 Moderate | Wet | View Details |
| October | 10°C / 5°C | 8°C / 2°C | 20days (243 mm) Wet | 4.6h Fair | 88% Very Muggy | 1 Low | Wet | View Details |
| November | 5°C / 1°C | 2°C / -3°C | 15days (167 mm) Wet | 2.4h Poor | 86% Very Muggy | 0.5 Low | Poor | View Details |
| December | 2°C / -1°C | -1°C / -5°C | 20days (219 mm) Wet | 0.5h Poor | 86% Very Muggy | 0.2 Low | Wet | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Ørsta are June, July, August, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Ørsta, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Ørsta is July, with average daytime highs of 18°C (65°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Ørsta is January, with average overnight lows of -2°C (28°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Ørsta is October, averaging 243mm of precipitation across 20 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Ørsta runs through January, August, October, December, with the heaviest rainfall in January. Based on 10-year averages for Ørsta.
Ørsta receives approximately 79 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is July with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for Ørsta.
The least favorable months to visit Ørsta are January, February, March, November, primarily due to very cold temperatures, heavy rainfall. For the best conditions, consider June, July, August, September instead.
The annual average UV index in Ørsta is 2, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Ørsta is 83%, classified as humid. High humidity makes warm temperatures feel significantly hotter — lightweight, breathable clothing is recommended.
Sea temperatures in Summer average 10°C (50°F), which most swimmers will find too cold without a wetsuit.
Yes, Ørsta receives snow. Months with snowfall average 12 snow days and 46 cm (18 in) of accumulation, with about 13 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Ørsta are 12 km/h (7 mph). The windiest month is January with peak winds reaching 14 km/h (9 mph) (gusts up to 53 km/h / 33 mph).
Ørsta averages 1 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 77%. The clearest skies occur in April.
The annual average dew point in Ørsta is 4°C (39°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Ørsta has a Oceanic climate, classified as Cfb under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Ørsta ranges from 1°C (34°F) to 7°C (45°F) on average. Wind chill makes winters feel noticeably colder than the actual temperature — layered clothing is recommended.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Ørsta. It earns a climate score of 6.5/10 with Good.
For June in Ørsta, pack Layered clothing, Light jacket, Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Waterproof shoes. With average highs of 17°C (62°F) and 16 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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