Bjerkøya
Island Vestfold island in Norway's coastal archipelago
An island in Vestfold within the Oslofjord area, popular for sailing, summer cottages, shoreline walks and local fishing.
Bjerkøya is a small island in Vestfold county in southern Norway, located at coordinates 59.52022, 10.34851. It is one of many islands in the Oslofjord and Vestfold coastal area.
The island is used mainly for local recreation and residence, offering shoreline access and views across the Oslofjord rather than major tourist infrastructure. Activities are typically boating, fishing and seaside leisure.
Bjerkøya shares the maritime and coastal settlement history common to Vestfold islands, with no widely recorded singular historical events tied solely to the islet.
Positioned within the Oslofjord region of Vestfold, the island sits along Norway’s southern coast within easy reach of regional towns and approximately 40 to 60 km south of Oslo depending on route.
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Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -5°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (819 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (102 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
