Bergsøya, Herøy

Island Island in Herøy municipality, Møre og Romsdal

Bergsøya in Herøy forms part of Norway’s coastal archipelago, connected by bridges and ferries; visitors find coastal roads, fishing harbors and seascape drives.

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Bergsøya is an island in Herøy municipality in Møre og Romsdal county on Norway’s west coast, located in the Sunnmøre archipelago.

The island includes the town of Fosnavåg, which functions as the municipality’s commercial and administrative centre and provides harbour and ferry connections. Road links and bridges connect Bergsøya to neighbouring islands in the archipelago.

The island developed as a local service and fishing hub within the archipelago, hosting maritime facilities and small-scale industry alongside residential areas.

Bergsøya lies off the Atlantic coast of western Norway within the island network of Herøy, west of the mainland coastline of Møre og Romsdal.

  • Local role: Serves as the municipal centre of Herøy and a regional service hub for the surrounding archipelago.

What to See #

  • Fosnavåg: The town of Fosnavåg occupies part of the island and functions as the commercial and administrative centre for Herøy municipality, with harbour facilities and local services.
Bergsøya, Herøy
62.3324, 5.6301
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How to Get to Bergsøya, Herøy #

Bergsøya is reached by local ferries and bridges within Herøy municipality in Møre og Romsdal. Regional roads and scheduled ferry services connect the islands to the mainland; check Hurtigbåt and local municipality timetables for current schedules.

Tips for Visiting Bergsøya, Herøy #

  • Check ferry and local boat timetables from Herøy municipality to time landings; some islands have limited scheduled service.
  • Bring waterproof layers - the weather along the Norwegian coast is changeable even in summer.
  • If planning to explore, respect private property and local fishing infrastructure.

Best Time to Visit Bergsøya, Herøy #

Mid-summer offers the most reliable weather and transport connections; shoulder seasons are quieter but more variable.

Summer
June-August · 8-18°C (46-64°F)
Mild temperatures and long daylight for island hopping and coastal hiking.
Shoulder seasons
May & September · 4-12°C (39-54°F)
Fewer tourists and brisk weather; some services may be reduced outside the mid-summer window.

Weather & Climate near Bergsøya, Herøy #

Climate

Bergsøya, Herøy's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 0°C to 16°C. Abundant rainfall (1842 mm/year), wettest in September.

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
24°
Warmest Month
-8°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (173 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

32 Poor

Comfort

2°
Feels Like Cold
2°C
Temperature
0° – 4°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

173 mm
Rainfall
7.8 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
5.8h daylight

February

February is the coolest month with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (145 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

34 Poor

Comfort

2°
Feels Like Cold
2°C
Temperature
0° – 5°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

145 mm
Rainfall
7.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
8.5h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (137 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

36 Poor

Comfort

3°
Feels Like Cold
3°C
Temperature
1° – 6°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

137 mm
Rainfall
6.5 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.2
UV Index
Low
11.6h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

42 Poor

Comfort

5°
Feels Like Cold
5°C
Temperature
2° – 8°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

96 mm
Rainfall
6.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.5
UV Index
Low
14.6h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

9°
Feels Like Cold
9°C
Temperature
6° – 12°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
5.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
17.5h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
8° – 14°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

93 mm
Rainfall
5.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
19.3h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
10° – 16°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

106 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
18.4h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (146 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
10° – 16°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

146 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
15.7h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (223 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

42 Poor

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
8° – 13°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

223 mm
Rainfall
6.2 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.3
UV Index
Low
12.7h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 6°C. Heavy rain (217 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

42 Poor

Comfort

8°
Feels Like Cold
8°C
Temperature
6° – 10°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

217 mm
Rainfall
6.9 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.7h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Heavy rain (215 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

32 Poor

Comfort

5°
Feels Like Cold
5°C
Temperature
3° – 7°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

215 mm
Rainfall
7.1 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.7h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 1°C. Heavy rain (211 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

30 Poor

Comfort

3°
Feels Like Cold
3°C
Temperature
1° – 5°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

211 mm
Rainfall
7.4 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
4.7h daylight

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