Climate - Alesund (Norway)

The climate of Ålesund is oceanic, with cold, rainy winters and cool summers.
The town is located on the west coast of Norway, in an area heavily influenced by ocean currents, so it is very mild in winter, at least considering the latitude, while it is cool in summer.
In winter it can also snow, although the temperature is usually above freezing and therefore the snow does not accumulate on the ground, and if it does, it melts after a while.
However, there may sometimes be colder periods, in which the temperature drops below freezing. On the coldest nights of the year, the temperature typically drops to -5/-6 °C (21/23 °F), but can sometimes drop lower. The coldest record is -11.5 °C (11.3 °F) and was set in January 1982.
In summer, daytime temperatures generally stay below 20 °C (68 °F), but sometimes there can be warm periods, in which they reach 25 °C (77 °F). The highest record is 31.5 °C (88.7 °F) and was set in July 2018.
The latitude of Ålesund is 62°28'N. On the shortest day of the year, December 21st, the sun rises at 10:05 am and sets at 3:02 pm. On the longest day, June 21, the sun rises at 3:37 am and sets at 11:37 pm. The white nights, in which it is not completely dark even at midnight, occur from May 3 to August 11.

Best Time

The best time to visit Ålesund is the summer, from June to August, since it is the mildest season. However, you must take into account some rainy days and a bit of cold at night.

Alesund - Climate data

In Alesund, the average temperature of the coldest month (February) is of 2.8 °C (37.1 °F), that of the warmest month (August) is of 14.8 °C (58.6 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
In Alesund, precipitation amounts to 1730 millimeters (68.1 inches) per year: it is therefore abundant. It ranges from 85 mm (3.3 in) in the driest month (May) to 210 mm (8.3 in) in the wettest one (December). Here is the average precipitation.
At Alesund, the sea temperature ranges from 6 °C (43 °F) in March, April to 14 °C (57 °F) in August. Here are the average sea temperatures.

Alesund - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the weather in Alesund is usually cold. The average temperature is of 3.3 °C (38 °F), with a minimum of 1.2 °C (34.2 °F) and a maximum of 5.4 °C (41.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4 °C (25 °F). However, it dropped to -10 °C (14 °F) in January 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 10.5 °C (50.5 °F). However, it reached 15.7 °C (60.3 °F) in January 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 175 mm (6.9 in), distributed over 17 days.
The day lasts on average 6 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are short.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 22 kph (14 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 7 °C (45 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In February, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Alesund is usually cold. The average temperature is of 2.8 °C (37 °F), with a minimum of 0.8 °C (33.4 °F) and a maximum of 4.9 °C (40.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4.5 °C (24 °F). However, it dropped to -10.4 °C (13.3 °F) in February 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 10 °C (49.5 °F). However, it reached 16.5 °C (61.7 °F) in February 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 155 mm (6.1 in), distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 21 kph (13 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 6.5 °C (43.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In March, the weather in Alesund is usually cold. The average temperature is of 3.8 °C (39 °F), with a minimum of 1.4 °C (34.5 °F) and a maximum of 6.2 °C (43.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3.5 °C (26 °F). However, it dropped to -7.8 °C (18 °F) in March 2001.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 11.5 °C (52.5 °F). However, it reached 15.7 °C (60.3 °F) in March 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 150 mm (5.9 in), distributed over 16 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 20 kph (12 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 6 °C (43 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In April, the weather in Alesund is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 6.3 °C (43 °F), with a minimum of 3.4 °C (38.2 °F) and a maximum of 9.2 °C (48.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -0.5 °C (30.5 °F). However, it dropped to -3.5 °C (25.7 °F) in April 2018.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 16 °C (61 °F). However, it reached 23 °C (73.4 °F) in April 2000.
Precipitation amounts to 90 mm (3.5 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (11 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 6 °C (43 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In May, the weather in Alesund is usually mild. The average temperature is of 9.2 °C (49 °F), with a minimum of 6.3 °C (43.3 °F) and a maximum of 12.2 °C (54 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1.5 °C (35 °F). However, it dropped to -1 °C (30.2 °F) in May 2010.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 20 °C (68 °F). However, it reached 26.2 °C (79.2 °F) in May 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 17 hours and 55 minutes. So the days are very long.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 8 °C (46 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In June, the weather in Alesund is usually mild. The average temperature is of 11.8 °C (53 °F), with a minimum of 9.2 °C (48.5 °F) and a maximum of 14.5 °C (58.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5 °C (41.5 °F). However, it dropped to 2.3 °C (36.1 °F) in June 2012.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F). However, it reached 27.2 °C (81 °F) in June 2009.
Precipitation amounts to 90 mm (3.5 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 19 hours and 50 minutes. So the days are very long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 10.5 °C (51 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In July, the weather in Alesund is usually mild. The average temperature is of 14.5 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 11.8 °C (53.2 °F) and a maximum of 17.2 °C (62.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47 °F). However, it dropped to 5.6 °C (42.1 °F) in July 2019.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24 °C (75 °F). However, it reached 31.5 °C (88.7 °F) in July 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 95 mm (3.7 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 18 hours and 50 minutes. So the days are very long.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 13 °C (55 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In August, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Alesund is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 14.8 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 12.1 °C (53.8 °F) and a maximum of 17.4 °C (63.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47.5 °F). However, it dropped to 6.3 °C (43.3 °F) in August 2013.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23.5 °C (74 °F). However, it reached 28 °C (82.4 °F) in August 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 135 mm (5.3 in), distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 55 minutes. So the days are long.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 14 °C (57 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In September, the weather in Alesund is usually mild. The average temperature is of 12.5 °C (54 °F), with a minimum of 9.9 °C (49.8 °F) and a maximum of 15.1 °C (59.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5.5 °C (42 °F). However, it dropped to 1.3 °C (34.3 °F) in September 2013.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 20.5 °C (69 °F). However, it reached 24.8 °C (76.6 °F) in September 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 175 mm (6.9 in), distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (11 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 12.5 °C (55 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In October, the weather in Alesund is usually mild. The average temperature is of 8.7 °C (48 °F), with a minimum of 6.2 °C (43.2 °F) and a maximum of 11.1 °C (51.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1.5 °C (35 °F). However, it dropped to -2.1 °C (28.2 °F) in October 2012.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 17 °C (63 °F). However, it reached 22.7 °C (72.9 °F) in October 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 200 mm (7.9 in), distributed over 17 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 10.5 °C (51.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In November, the weather in Alesund is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 5.7 °C (42 °F), with a minimum of 3.6 °C (38.5 °F) and a maximum of 7.8 °C (46.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1 °C (30 °F). However, it dropped to -7.2 °C (19 °F) in November 2010.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 14 °C (57 °F). However, it reached 20.3 °C (68.5 °F) in November 2014.
Precipitation amounts to 165 mm (6.5 in), distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 6 hours and 55 minutes. So the days are short.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 20 kph (12 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 9 °C (48.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In December, the weather in Alesund is usually cold. The average temperature is of 3.8 °C (39 °F), with a minimum of 1.7 °C (35.1 °F) and a maximum of 5.8 °C (42.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3.5 °C (26 °F). However, it dropped to -8.7 °C (16.3 °F) in December 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 11.5 °C (53 °F). However, it reached 16.5 °C (61.7 °F) in December 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 210 mm (8.3 in), distributed over 18 days.
The day lasts on average 5 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are short. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 22 kph (13 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 8 °C (46 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.