The climate of Lillehammer

The current climate in Lillehammer features temperatures ranging from a high of 21°C to a low of -3°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 9°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -9°C and in the warmer months around 11°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Lillehammer, Norway.

Temperature records

The highest temperature recorded in Lillehammer in recent years was 32°C in July 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -19°C in December 2023.

Precipitation and snowfall

On average, Lillehammer gets 739 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 182 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.

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Best time to visit Lillehammer?

The best time to visit Lillehammer for mild to warm weather is May up to September. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Lillehammer.

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Climate Table of Lillehammer

The climate table of Lillehammer shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Temp. max (°C) -3 0 4 9 15 20 21 19 15 8 2 -2
Temp. min (°C) -8 -6 -4 0 5 10 12 10 7 3 -2 -7
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Precipitation (mm) 51 45 32 34 61 64 90 97 72 67 67 59
Snow (cm) 39 38 23 7,7 2,6 0 0 0 0 5,5 30 36
UV Index 1 2 3 4 6 6 6 5 3 2 1 0

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Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Lillehammer, Norway. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Lillehammer

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Yearly Temperature in Lillehammer

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Lillehammer, Norway. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Average Precipitation per Month in Lillehammer

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Lillehammer

Average Snowfall per Month in Lillehammer

Total Yearly Snowfall in Lillehammer

UV index chart

This chart shows the average UV index per month in Lillehammer, Norway. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

Average UV Index per Month in Lillehammer

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Average weather in Lillehammer by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Lillehammer. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.