Best Time to Visit Jotunheimen for Hiking | Weather by Month

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Outdoor activities Potential

46/100

Poor

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

July, April, August

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-11°C – 9°C

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Generally dry

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🥾 Planning a hiking trip to Jotunheimen?

The best time to visit Jotunheimen for hiking is July, April, August, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to look into where to stay and how to organize your hikes in advance.

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Summer offers the most reliable hiking conditions in Jotunheimen, with open trails and longer daylight hours.

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Jotunheimen

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	29Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	-10°	-8°	103	21.2	67%	shoulder
February	32Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	-11°	-8°	73	17.3	63%	shoulder
March	31Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	-8°	-4°	76	17.5	58%	shoulder
April	38Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	-3°	1°	49	13.4	60%	dry
May	36Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	2°	6°	59	14.2	55%	shoulder
June	32Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	6°	10°	76	16.9	58%	shoulder
July	46Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	9°	13°	90	17.2	66%	shoulder
August	37Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	8°	12°	106	19	66%	shoulder
September	31Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	4°	7°	95	16.5	64%	shoulder
October	28Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	-2°	1°	106	17.9	65%	shoulder
November	29Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	-6°	-4°	98	18.5	70%	shoulder
December	28Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	-8°	-6°	107	20.8	71%	shoulder