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Bolærne

Islands

Small islands in Vestfold's outer Oslofjord with beaches, former fishing cottages and seabird colonies; daytrippers arrive by private boat or local charter.

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Bolærne essentials

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

Bolærne at a Glance

Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Bolærne

The Bolærne islands in Vestfold are best in summer for access and boating; ferry schedules are seasonal.

Summer
June-August · 12-20°C
Best season for island hopping, boating, and fishing in Vestfold.
Spring/Autumn
May & September · 8-14°C
Quieter seas but more variable weather.

Weather & Climate near Bolærne

Climate

Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -4°C to 20°C. Moderate rainfall (731 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 23 Good
Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
29°
Warmest Month
-14°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -3° - 2° -6° 56 mm overcast 92% 5.4 m/s 0.0 low 6.7h
February Poor -4° - 1° -7° 38 mm overcast 91% 5.3 m/s 0.1 low 9.0h
March Poor -1° - 4° -3° 53 mm overcast 87% 4.9 m/s 0.3 low 11.6h
April Acceptable 3° - 8° 2° 40 mm partly cloudy 82% 4.5 m/s 0.6 moderate 14.3h
May Good 8° - 14° 11° 44 mm partly cloudy 79% 4.5 m/s 1.0 high 16.8h
June Very Good 12° - 18° 15° 54 mm partly cloudy 79% 4.5 m/s 1.4 high 18.2h
July Good 14° - 20° 17° 58 mm overcast 81% 4.3 m/s 1.3 high 17.5h
August Good 14° - 19° 17° 68 mm overcast 82% 4.4 m/s 0.9 moderate 15.3h
September Acceptable 10° - 15° 12° 81 mm overcast 84% 5.0 m/s 0.5 low 12.6h
October Acceptable 6° - 10° 5° 93 mm overcast 87% 5.1 m/s 0.1 low 10.0h
November Poor 2° - 6° 0° 86 mm overcast 90% 5.4 m/s 0.0 low 7.4h
December Poor -1° - 3° -4° 60 mm overcast 92% 5.2 m/s 0.0 low 5.9h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Bolærne

Bolærne is reached by regional ferries and private boats from mainland Vestfold ports, such as Tønsberg. Ferry services are most frequent in summer; check local timetables.

Tips for Visiting Bolærne

  • Use the main parking/landing spots on the larger islands as starting points - small islets often lack facilities.
  • If kayaking between islands, plan for sudden fog and carry navigation aids.