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Åmøy

Island

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.

Åmøy StavangerBergenÅlesundÅndalsnesPreikestolenBryggenKjeragSognefjordÅmøy

Åmøy essentials

Country: Norway
Driest months: Apr-Jun
Pay in: Krone (kr)
Language: Norwegian
Emergency: 112

Åmøy at a Glance

Things to Do
When to Go

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.

Air Quality: AQI 24 Good
Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
27°
Warmest Month
-13°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -1° - 5° -3° 121 mm overcast 89% 5.0 m/s 0.0 low 6.7h
February Poor -1° - 4° -3° 98 mm overcast 88% 4.1 m/s 0.1 low 9.0h
March Poor 0° - 6° -1° 96 mm overcast 87% 4.2 m/s 0.2 low 11.6h
April Acceptable 2° - 9° 3° 63 mm overcast 84% 3.8 m/s 0.6 moderate 14.3h
May Acceptable 6° - 14° 8° 63 mm overcast 82% 3.9 m/s 1.0 high 16.8h
June Good 9° - 16° 13° 81 mm overcast 82% 3.9 m/s 1.3 high 18.2h
July Good 11° - 18° 14° 98 mm overcast 83% 3.8 m/s 1.2 high 17.5h
August Good 11° - 18° 15° 124 mm overcast 83% 3.8 m/s 0.8 moderate 15.3h
September Poor 9° - 15° 12° 160 mm overcast 85% 4.4 m/s 0.4 low 12.6h
October Poor 6° - 11° 6° 172 mm overcast 85% 4.6 m/s 0.1 low 10.0h
November Poor 3° - 8° 2° 158 mm overcast 87% 4.5 m/s 0.0 low 7.4h
December Poor 1° - 6° -1° 153 mm overcast 88% 4.6 m/s 0.0 low 5.9h
Getting There & Around

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.