Ulsteinvik, Norway experiences average highs of 9°C (48°F) and lows of 6°C (43°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.
Ulsteinvik, Norway Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Ulsteinvik, 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: May, June, July, August
UV Index
2
Low
Temperature 9°C / 6°C
Feels Like 6°C / 2°C
Rainy Days 18
Rainfall 200 mm
Sunshine 7 h
Humidity 81%
Wind Speed 24 km/h
Dew Point 4°C
Snow Days 10 days
Frost Days 9 days
Hottest Month
16°C
July
Avg Low12°C
Rain17days
Coldest Month
0°C
January
Avg High3°C
Rain21days
Driest Month
14days
April
Avg High7°C
Avg Low3°C
Windiest Month
29 km/h
January (Gusts 49)
Sea Temperature
5°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 03:43
Daylight 19.8h
Sunset 23:34
Live conditions—
Ulsteinvik on the map · live conditions
Ulsteinvik, Norway
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Norway
- City
- Ulsteinvik
- Population
- 5.8K
- Coordinates
- 62.34°, 5.85°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 8°C
Avg Low 3°C
Rain 16 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 15°C
Avg Low 11°C
Rain 18 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 10°C
Avg Low 7°C
Rain 19 days/mo
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 3°C
Avg Low 1°C
Rain 20 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: 3°C / 0°C . Feb: 3°C / 0°C . Mar: 5°C / 1°C . Apr: 7°C / 3°C . May: 11°C / 7°C . Jun: 14°C / 10°C . Jul: 16°C / 12°C . Aug: 16°C / 12°C . Sep: 14°C / 10°C . Oct: 10°C / 7°C . Nov: 6°C / 3°C . Dec: 4°C / 1°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 248 mm. Feb: 189 mm. Mar: 180 mm. Apr: 133 mm. May: 104 mm. Jun: 122 mm. Jul: 142 mm. Aug: 214 mm. Sep: 289 mm. Oct: 306 mm. Nov: 223 mm. Dec: 252 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 81%. Feb: 80%. Mar: 79%. Apr: 78%. May: 79%. Jun: 82%. Jul: 84%. Aug: 84%. Sep: 83%. Oct: 82%. Nov: 81%. Dec: 82%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 29 km/h . Feb: 27 km/h . Mar: 26 km/h . Apr: 23 km/h . May: 22 km/h . Jun: 23 km/h . Jul: 20 km/h . Aug: 22 km/h . Sep: 24 km/h . Oct: 26 km/h . Nov: 26 km/h . Dec: 27 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: 6°C . Feb: 5°C . Mar: 5°C . Apr: 7°C . May: 10°C . Jun: 13°C . Jul: 16°C . Aug: 15°C . Sep: 15°C . Oct: 12°C . Nov: 9°C . Dec: 7°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 5. Aug: UV 3. Sep: UV 2. Oct: UV 1. Nov: UV 0. 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: 19 days. Feb: 16 days. Mar: 15 days. Apr: 10 days. May: 4 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 1 days. Oct: 2 days. Nov: 8 days. Dec: 16 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have warmed by 0.9°C (1.6°F) across the available records. Average rainfall has remained broadly steady.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jul 2025 · 19°C | Jul · 16°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · 0°C | Jan · 0°C |
| Wettest month | Mar 2025 · 354 mm | Oct · 306 mm |
| Windiest month | Mar 2025 · 32 km/h | Jan · 29 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Wet 
February
Wet March
Wet April
Poor May best
Fair June best
Fair July best
Fair August best
Wet September
Wet October
Wet November
Wet December
Wet | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C / 0°C | -2°C / -5°C | 21days (248 mm) Wet | 1.3h Poor | 81% Humid | 0.3 Low | Wet | View Details |
| February | 3°C / 0°C | -2°C / -5°C | 19days (189 mm) Wet | 3.9h Poor | 80% Humid | 1 Low | Wet | View Details |
| March | 5°C / 1°C | 0°C / -4°C | 19days (180 mm) Wet | 6.1h Fair | 79% Humid | 1.9 Low | Wet | View Details |
| April | 7°C / 3°C | 3°C / -2°C | 14days (133 mm) Wet | 10.2h Excellent | 78% Humid | 3.3 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| May best | 11°C / 7°C | 8°C / 3°C | 14days (104 mm) Wet | 11.4h Excellent | 79% Humid | 4.4 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| June best | 14°C / 10°C | 12°C / 7°C | 16days (122 mm) Wet | 11.3h Excellent | 82% Humid | 4.8 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| July best | 16°C / 12°C | 15°C / 11°C | 17days (142 mm) Wet | 11.5h Excellent | 84% Humid | 4.6 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| August best | 16°C / 12°C | 14°C / 10°C | 20days (214 mm) Wet | 8.8h Good | 84% Humid | 3.3 Moderate | Wet | View Details |
| September | 14°C / 10°C | 12°C / 7°C | 19days (289 mm) Wet | 6.9h Fair | 83% Humid | 2.4 Moderate | Wet | View Details |
| October | 10°C / 7°C | 7°C / 3°C | 21days (306 mm) Wet | 4.6h Fair | 82% Humid | 1.1 Low | Wet | View Details |
| November | 6°C / 3°C | 2°C / -1°C | 17days (223 mm) Wet | 2.4h Poor | 81% Humid | 0.4 Low | Wet | View Details |
| December | 4°C / 1°C | 0°C / -4°C | 21days (252 mm) Wet | 0.5h Poor | 82% Humid | 0.2 Low | Wet | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Ulsteinvik are May, June, July, August, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Ulsteinvik, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Ulsteinvik is July, with average daytime highs of 16°C (61°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Ulsteinvik is January, with average overnight lows of 0°C (32°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Ulsteinvik is October, averaging 306mm of precipitation across 21 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Ulsteinvik runs through January, October, December, August, with the heaviest rainfall in January. Based on 10-year averages for Ulsteinvik.
Ulsteinvik receives approximately 79 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is July with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for Ulsteinvik.
The least favorable months to visit Ulsteinvik are January, February, March, November, primarily due to very cold temperatures, heavy rainfall. For the best conditions, consider May, June, July, August instead.
The annual average UV index in Ulsteinvik is 2, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Ulsteinvik is 81%, 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, Ulsteinvik receives snow. Months with snowfall average 10 snow days and 29 cm (11 in) of accumulation, with about 9 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Ulsteinvik are 24 km/h (15 mph). The windiest month is January with peak winds reaching 29 km/h (18 mph) (gusts up to 49 km/h / 30 mph).
Ulsteinvik averages 2 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 74%. The clearest skies occur in April.
The annual average dew point in Ulsteinvik is 4°C (39°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Ulsteinvik 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 Ulsteinvik ranges from 2°C (36°F) to 6°C (43°F) on average. Wind chill makes winters feel noticeably colder than the actual temperature — layered clothing is recommended.
June is not the best time to visit Ulsteinvik, with a climate score of 5.5/10. Consider visiting during May, June, July, August instead for better conditions.
For June in Ulsteinvik, pack Layered clothing, Light jacket, Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Waterproof shoes. With average highs of 14°C (58°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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