The climate of Geilo (Norway)
Geilo is located in the southern part of Norway on the Ustendals
Fjords. The village is situated in the mountains and is known for its
winter sports activities. Several pistes can be found here that are
lit during the evening. The area is also ideal for snowboarders and
kite skiers. Those who do not want to go skiing can enjoy the snowy
landscape from a horse-sleigh. During the summer the surroundings of
Geilo are ideal for walking. The average annual temperature (1 degree
Celsius) is much lower here than in the rest of Norway because the
village is situated at an altitude of 810 meters. Because of the
altitude at which the village is situated Geilo has a polar climate.
especially during the winter extreme cold is not uncommon. Because of
föhn winds coming from the coast temperatures may rapidly rise.
Because of the warm air that is supplied during these winds
differences in temperatures may rise up to 20 degrees Celsius.
Climate information
The figures below are based on long term weather and climate records.
They are an average for Geilo.
average maximum
temperature (°C)
average
minimum
temperature (°C)
average
hours of sunshine
per day
average days with
precipitation
per month
average
mm precipitation
per month
average
sea
temperature (°C)
January
-7
-13
1
16
n/a
February
-4
-11
2
15
n/a
March
2
-9
4
14
n/a
April
6
-3
6
11
n/a
May
14
2
7
14
n/a
June
18
7
8
16
n/a
July
19
8
7
19
n/a
August
18
8
6
19
n/a
September
14
4
4
16
n/a
October
8
1
3
17
n/a
November
1
-5
1
15
n/a
December
-5
-10
1
16
n/a
= 0-5 mm ●
= 6-30 mm ●
= 31-60 mm ●
= 61-100 mm ●
= 101-200 mm ●
=
over 200 mm = 0-0.2 inches ● = 0.2-1.2 inches ● = 1.2-2.4 inches ● = 2.5-4 inches ● = 4.1-8 inches ● = over 8 inches
More climate information
Climate figures are very useful but don’t present a general impression
of the climate and the eventual weather circumstances within a certain
period. The figures don’t always reflect the chance of wintry weather,
extreme heat or hurricanes. That is why we offer useful extra climate
information for each month of the year:
Disclaimer
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= 0-5 mm ●
= 6-30 mm ●
= 31-60 mm ●
= 61-100 mm ●
= 101-200 mm ●
=
over 200 mm
