When is the best time to go to Lillehammer

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Lillehammer, 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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Lillehammer weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Lillehammer 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

Lillehammer January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-5°C 46mm 0.9hrs 8.4hrs

January is a reasonably dry month in Lillehammer and the temperature is generally cold.

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

January is in the winter in Lillehammer and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -6°C (21°F), whilst at night -12°C (10°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Lillehammer with around 46mm 1.8 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 0.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Lillehammer February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-4°C 35mm 2.1hrs 10.6hrs

February in Lillehammer is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

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

February is in the winter in Lillehammer and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -4°C (24°F), whilst at night -12°C (11°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Lillehammer with around 35mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Lillehammer March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
1°C 40mm 3.9hrs 13.1hrs

The weather in March in Lillehammer is characteristically cold and reasonably dry.

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

March is in the spring in Lillehammer and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (34°F), whilst at night -8°C (19°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Lillehammer with around 40mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Lillehammer April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 37mm 6.1hrs 16.3hrs

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

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

April is in the spring in Lillehammer and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (42°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Lillehammer with around 37mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Lillehammer May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 58mm 8.1hrs 19.7hrs

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

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

May is in the spring in Lillehammer and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Lillehammer with around 58mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Lillehammer June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 77mm 4.6hrs 8.4hrs

The weather in June in Lillehammer is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

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

June is in the summer in Lillehammer and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Lillehammer with around 77mm 3 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 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Lillehammer July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 89mm 4hrs 10.6hrs

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

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

July is in the summer in Lillehammer and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (65°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Lillehammer with around 89mm 3.5 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 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Lillehammer August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 90mm 7hrs 13.1hrs

The weather in August in Lillehammer is characteristically mild and a little damp.

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

August is in the summer in Lillehammer and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Lillehammer with around 90mm 3.5 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 7 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Lillehammer September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 86mm 4.6hrs 16.3hrs

Lillehammer's weather in September is typically cool and a little damp in nature.

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Lillehammer and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Lillehammer with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Lillehammer October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 85mm 3hrs 19.7hrs

October is a a little damp month in Lillehammer and the temperature is generally cool.

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Lillehammer and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Lillehammer with around 85mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 3 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Lillehammer November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-0°C 68mm 1.7hrs 8.4hrs

The weather in November in Lillehammer is characteristically cold and reasonably dry.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Lillehammer and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -0°C (32°F), whilst at night -6°C (22°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Lillehammer with around 68mm 2.7 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 1.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Lillehammer December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-3°C 50mm 0.8hrs 10.6hrs

December in Lillehammer is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

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

December is in the winter in Lillehammer and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -4°C (25°F), whilst at night -10°C (13°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Lillehammer with around 50mm 2 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 0.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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Lillehammer weather statistics
Hottest month: July 18.2°C 64.8°F
Driest month: February 35mm 1.4ins
Sunniest month: June 4.6hrs
Coldest month: January -6.2°C 20.8°F
Wettest month: August 90mm 3.5ins
Warmest sea: August 15.7°C 60.3°F
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