The climate of Rjukan

The current climate in Rjukan features temperatures ranging from a high of 19°C to a low of -2°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 8°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -8°C and in the warmer months around 8°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 Rjukan, Norway.

Temperature records

The highest temperature recorded in Rjukan in recent years was 31°C in June 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -17°C in January 2016.

Precipitation and snowfall

On average, Rjukan gets 2153 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 391 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.

Curious about the weather in other parts of Norway? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Oslo, Lofoten, Vesterålen, or explore other destinations in Norway.

Best time to visit Rjukan?

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

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Climate Table of Rjukan

The climate table of Rjukan 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.

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Temp. max (°C) -2 0 3 7 12 18 19 17 14 7 2 -1
Temp. min (°C) -8 -7 -6 -3 2 7 9 8 6 1 -3 -7
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Precipitation (mm) 259 111 153 284 99 123 86 90 94 154 123 577
Snow (cm) 57 81 36 15 7,5 0,3 0 0 0,3 36 42 116
UV Index 1 2 4 6 6 6 6 5 4 2 1 0

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Temperature charts

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

Average Temperature per Month in Rjukan

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Yearly Temperature in Rjukan

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Rjukan, 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 Rjukan

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Rjukan

Average Snowfall per Month in Rjukan

Total Yearly Snowfall in Rjukan

UV index chart

This chart shows the average UV index per month in Rjukan, 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 Rjukan

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Average weather in Rjukan by month

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