When is the best time to go to Balestrand

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Balestrand, Norway. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Balestrand weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Balestrand are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Balestrand January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-2°C 158mm 0.8hrs 8.4hrs 7°C

The climate in Balestrand during January can be summarized as cold and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Balestrand for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Balestrand and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -2°C (28°F), whilst at night -6°C (22°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Balestrand with around 158mm 6.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Balestrand weather in January »

February

Balestrand February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-2°C 108mm 1.8hrs 10.6hrs 6°C

February in Balestrand is generally damp with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Balestrand for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Balestrand and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -2°C (29°F), whilst at night -6°C (22°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Balestrand with around 108mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Balestrand weather in February »

March

Balestrand March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
1°C 122mm 3.4hrs 13.1hrs 6°C

The weather in March in Balestrand is characteristically cold and wet.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Balestrand.

March is in the spring in Balestrand and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (34°F), whilst at night -4°C (24°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Balestrand with around 122mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Balestrand weather in March »

April

Balestrand April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
4°C 60mm 5.6hrs 16.3hrs 6°C

Balestrand's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Balestrand.

April is in the spring in Balestrand and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 4°C (40°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Balestrand with around 60mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Balestrand weather in April »

May

Balestrand May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
10°C 64mm 7.8hrs 19.8hrs 8°C

May is a reasonably dry month in Balestrand and the temperature is generally cool.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Balestrand, with some very good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Balestrand and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (51°F), whilst at night 4°C (38°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Balestrand with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Balestrand weather in May »

June

Balestrand June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
13°C 82mm 4.2hrs 8.4hrs 11°C

Balestrand's weather in June is typically mild and a little damp in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Balestrand, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Balestrand and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Balestrand with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Balestrand weather in June »

July

Balestrand July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
14°C 93mm 3.5hrs 10.6hrs 13°C

July in Balestrand is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Balestrand, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Balestrand and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (60°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Balestrand with around 93mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Balestrand weather in July »

August

Balestrand August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
13°C 118mm 6.2hrs 13.1hrs 14°C

The weather in August in Balestrand is characteristically mild and damp.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Balestrand.

August is in the summer in Balestrand and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Balestrand with around 118mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Balestrand weather in August »

September

Balestrand September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
9°C 210mm 3.7hrs 16.3hrs 13°C

Balestrand's weather in September is typically cool and very wet in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Balestrand.

September is in the fall / autumn in Balestrand and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (51°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Balestrand with around 210mm 8.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 25 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Balestrand weather in September »

October

Balestrand October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
6°C 205mm 2.6hrs 19.8hrs 11°C

October is a very wet month in Balestrand and the temperature is generally cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Balestrand for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in Balestrand and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (44°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Balestrand with around 205mm 8.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 25 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Balestrand weather in October »

November

Balestrand November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
1°C 179mm 1.5hrs 8.4hrs 9°C

Cold and wet weather often prevails in Balestrand during the month of November

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Balestrand for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Balestrand and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (34°F), whilst at night -3°C (28°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Balestrand with around 179mm 7.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Balestrand weather in November »

December

Balestrand December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-1°C 186mm 0.7hrs 10.6hrs 8°C

December in Balestrand is generally wet with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Balestrand for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Balestrand and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (30°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Balestrand with around 186mm 7.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 25 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Balestrand weather in December »

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Balestrand weather stats

Balestrand weather statistics
Hottest month: July 15.2°C 59.4°F
Driest month: April 60mm 2.4ins
Sunniest month: May 7.8hrs
Coldest month: January -2.1°C 28.2°F
Wettest month: September 210mm 8.3ins
Warmest sea: August 14.4°C 57.9°F
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