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Best Time to Visit Flåm

June – August are the best time to visit Flåm on the climate data: June scores 72/100, with highs around 64°F (18°C) and 5.0 in (126 mm) of rain. May and September are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are November – January, mainly because of cool days.

Flåm, Norway
Best months
Jun – Aug
Shoulder
May and Sep
Toughest
Nov – Jan
Warmest
Jul · 69°F
Coldest nights
Feb · 24°F
Wettest
Dec · 7.4 in
Driest
Apr · 3.9 in

Flåm weather by month

Highs run from 34°F to 69°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 69.9 in (1775 mm) of rain and snow.

14°23°32°41°50°59°68°77°34°Jan35°Feb39°Mar44°Apr53°May64°Jun69°Jul67°Aug59°Sep49°Oct40°Nov35°Dec0100200
Daily low → high (°F)Monthly rain (mm, right axis)Best months
Monthly climate averages for Flåm, 2001–2025
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg high34°F1°C35°F2°C39°F4°C44°F7°C53°F12°C64°F18°C69°F21°C67°F19°C59°F15°C49°F9°C40°F4°C35°F2°C
Avg low25°F-4°C24°F-4°C27°F-3°C35°F2°C43°F6°C52°F11°C57°F14°C55°F13°C49°F9°C40°F5°C32°F0°C27°F-3°C
Rain/snow7.2 in183 mm5.2 in131 mm5.2 in131 mm3.9 in100 mm4.2 in106 mm5.0 in126 mm5.9 in150 mm6.0 in153 mm6.8 in172 mm6.4 in163 mm6.7 in171 mm7.4 in189 mm
Humidity94%93%91%88%84%80%81%83%88%91%95%95%
Cloud81%80%80%78%80%81%81%81%79%81%83%80%
Comfort263333435772707059432726

Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. Temperatures were adjusted from the grid cell's ~798 m (2,618 ft) to Flåm's ~14 m (46 ft) elevation using the standard lapse rate of 6.5°C per 1,000 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.

How we pick the best months

  • Temperature (40 pts): full marks for average daytime highs of 64–81°F (18–27°C); minus 3 points per °C below and 4 per °C above.
  • Rain (25 pts): full marks up to 40 mm (1.6 in) a month, falling to zero at 250 mm (9.8 in).
  • Humidity (15 pts): only counts when it is warm (mean above 18°C); minus 0.75 points per % above 70% relative humidity.
  • Cloud (20 pts): full marks at 30% cloud cover or less, falling to zero at 90%.
Best months: within 6 points of the top (or 85+). Shoulder: within 18 and at least 45. Toughest: within 6 of the lowest. Comfort only; crowds, prices, festivals and openings aren't scored.

Flåm season by season

Winter Dec – Feb

The cold peaks here: highs of 34–35°F (1–2°C), and nights reach 24°F (-4°C). About 19.8 in (503 mm) of rain or snow falls across these months, 28% of the year's total. December – February are cold enough for snow. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (December & January), averaging 28/100.

Spring Mar – May

Temperatures climb through the season, from 39°F highs in March to 53°F by May. It's the driest season, with only about 13.3 in (337 mm) of rain or snow, 19% of the year's total. March is cold enough for snow. May score well without being the very best (season average 44/100).

Summer Jun – Aug

The warmest stretch of the year, with highs of 64–69°F (18–21°C). About 16.9 in (429 mm) of rain falls across these months, 24% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 52°F (11°C). Comfort peaks here: June – August rank with the year's best, and the season averages 71/100.

Autumn Sep – Nov

Temperatures slide from 59°F highs in September to 40°F by November. It's the wettest season, with about 19.9 in (506 mm) of rain, 29% of the year's total. Nights dip below freezing in November. Comfort scores bottom out in November; the season averages 43/100.

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Plan by month

By comfort score: 3 Good, 2 Fair and 7 Tough. Tap a month for its own guide.

Flåm weather questions

When is the best time to visit Flåm?

June – August are the best time to visit Flåm on the climate data: June scores 72/100, with highs around 64°F (18°C) and 5.0 in (126 mm) of rain. May and September are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are November – January, mainly because of cool days.

What is the rainiest month in Flåm?

December is the wettest month, averaging about 7.4 in (189 mm) of rain or snow. April is the driest, with about 3.9 in (100 mm). The yearly total is around 69.9 in (1775 mm).

What is the coldest month in Flåm?

February is the coldest, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C) and highs of 35°F (2°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 69°F (21°C).

Is Flåm humid in summer?

Not very: summer (June – August) humidity averages 81%, and highs peak around 69°F (21°C), so it rarely feels sticky.

Does it get below freezing in Flåm?

On average, yes: lows fall below 32°F (0°C) in November – March, bottoming out around 24°F (-4°C) in February.

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