Åmøy

Island Island in Rogaland, coastal community and harbors

Off Rogaland’s coast, Åmøy is an island of fishing villages, rocky shores and small beaches; visitors come for boating, sea kayaking and coastal hiking.

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Åmøy
59.0433, 5.7506
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How to Get to Åmøy #

Accessible by local roads and ferry services in Rogaland; check current schedules from the mainland towns of Stavanger and surrounding municipalities. Local car ferries and bridges connect many nearby islands-confirm routes seasonally.

Tips for Visiting Åmøy #

  • If planning to explore islands and coastal features, check local ferry and boat schedules-services can be infrequent.
  • Combine a visit with driving scenic coastal routes in Rogaland to make the most of the region.

Best Time to Visit Åmøy #

Summer brings the best access to coastal activities and ferries; shoulder seasons offer moodier landscapes and fewer crowds.

Summer
June-August · 10-20°C (50-68°F)
Pleasant weather for coastal roads, hikes and boat trips.
Autumn
September-October · 5-12°C (41-54°F)
Brisk, quieter and dramatic skies for photography.

Weather & Climate near Åmøy #

Climate

Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -1°C to 18°C. Abundant rainfall (1387 mm/year), wettest in October.

Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
27°
Warmest Month
-13°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (121 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

2°
Feels Like Cold
2°C
Temperature
-1° – 5°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

121 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.7h daylight

February

February is the coolest month with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

1°
Feels Like Cold
1°C
Temperature
-1° – 4°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

98 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.0h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

3°
Feels Like Cold
3°C
Temperature
0° – 6°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

96 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
11.6h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

6°
Feels Like Cold
6°C
Temperature
2° – 9°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
14.3h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
6° – 14°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
16.8h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

62 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
9° – 16°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

81 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
18.2h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

62 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
11° – 18°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

98 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
17.5h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (124 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

60 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
11° – 18°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

124 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
15.3h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (160 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
9° – 15°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

160 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
12.6h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (172 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

9°
Feels Like Cold
9°C
Temperature
6° – 11°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

172 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
10.0h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (158 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

5°
Feels Like Cold
5°C
Temperature
3° – 8°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

158 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.4h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (153 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

3°
Feels Like Cold
3°C
Temperature
1° – 6°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

153 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
5.9h daylight

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