Dokkfløyvatnet

Lake Norwegian lake in Innlandet county

Highland lake in Innlandet province, used as a base for hiking and fishing; attracts outdoor walkers seeking mountain trails and alpine shoreline scenery.

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Dokkfløyvatnet
61.1360, 9.9720
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How to Get to Dokkfløyvatnet #

Access is typically by car from regional roads in Innlandet; the nearest larger towns are several dozen kilometers away. Local forestry roads and marked hiking trails reach the lake; GPS is useful in poor visibility.

Tips for Visiting Dokkfløyvatnet #

  • If hiking on the surrounding trails, bring insect repellent-mosquitoes can be persistent in summer evenings.
  • Park at nearby trailheads in advance; there is limited roadside parking in peak season.
  • Check local forecasts-mountain weather in Innlandet can change quickly, and trails may be icy outside summer.

Best Time to Visit Dokkfløyvatnet #

Late spring through early autumn is best for access and walking; winter brings snow and ice that restrict casual visits.

Summer
June-August · 10-20°C
Mild temperatures and long daylight; the best time for hiking and fishing.
Shoulder seasons
May and September · 5-15°C
Quieter trails and early/late-season wildflowers; occasional rain.
Winter
November-April · -10-0°C
Frozen surfaces and snow cover; only for experienced winter hikers with proper equipment.

Weather & Climate near Dokkfløyvatnet #

Climate

Dokkfløyvatnet's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -12°C to 18°C. Moderate rainfall (715 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
AugustJuneJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
29°
Warmest Month
-33°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -5°C and lows of -11°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

32 Poor

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-11° – -5°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.1h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-12° – -4°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

31 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.7h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-9° – -1°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

41 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
11.6h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

0°
Feels Like Cold
0°C
Temperature
-4° – 4°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

32 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
14.5h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

6°
Feels Like Cold
6°C
Temperature
1° – 10°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

55 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
17.2h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
6° – 15°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

82 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
18.9h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with 88 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
8° – 18°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

88 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
18.1h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
7° – 16°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

85 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
15.6h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

7°
Feels Like Cold
7°C
Temperature
3° – 10°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Low
12.7h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

2°
Feels Like Cold
2°C
Temperature
-1° – 4°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

77 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.8h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-7° – -1°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.9h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -11°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-11° – -5°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

43 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
5.1h daylight

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