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What’s the climate like in 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.

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.

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.

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

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: 8°C
  • Highest temperature: 19°C in July
  • Lowest temperature: -2°C in January
  • Precipitation*: 2153 mm per year, averaging 179 mm per month
  • Snowfall: 391 cm per year
  • Driest months: 86 mm in July, 90 mm in August and 94 mm in September
  • Wettest months: 577 mm in December, 284 mm in April and 259 mm in January

*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail

Average Temperature per Month in Rjukan

This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Rjukan, Norway. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.

Temperature per Month in Rjukan, Norway,

Average Precipitation per Month in Rjukan

This graph shows how much rainfall Rjukan, Norway, gets on average per month. Rainfall 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 rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.

Precipitation per Month in Rjukan, Norway,

Average Snowfall per Month in Rjukan

This graph shows how much snow Rjukan, Norway, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.

Snowfall per Month in Rjukan, Norway,

Average UV Index per Month in Rjukan

This graph 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.

UV Index per Month in Rjukan, Norway,

Yearly Temperature in Rjukan

This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Rjukan, Norway. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.

Yearly Temperature in Rjukan, Norway,

Total Yearly Precipitation in Rjukan

This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Rjukan, Norway, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Precipitation in Rjukan, Norway,

Total Yearly Snowfall in Rjukan

This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Rjukan, Norway, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Snowfall in Rjukan, Norway,

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Average weather in Rjukan by month

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