EllingsøyaEllingsøya at a Glance
About Ellingsøya
Ellingsøya is an island in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway, within the Ålesund area. It is part of the coastal archipelago around the city and forms a residential and rural island community.
The island offers coastal scenery, sheltered bays and views across the surrounding fjords; visitors primarily come for short drives, local walks and to access nearby Ålesund. Small villages and shoreline roads make it accessible for day trips from the city.
Ellingsøya has long-standing settlement linked to fishing and small-scale agriculture typical of Norwegian coastal islands. Improved road and tunnel connections in the later 20th century integrated the island more closely with Ålesund.
The island lies immediately east of Ålesund in the fjord network of Møre og Romsdal and is connected to the city by road via the Ellingsøy Tunnel.
- Tunnel connection: Linked to the city of Ålesund by the undersea Ellingsøy Tunnel and the local road network, giving easy vehicle access.
Best Time to Visit Ellingsøya
Summer offers best access and mild conditions for exploring the island by road or foot.
Weather & Climate near Ellingsøya
Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -1°C to 15°C. Abundant rainfall (1761 mm/year), wettest in December.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -1° - 3° | -5° | 178 mm | overcast | 86% | 7.3 m/s | 0.0 low | 5.8h |
| February | Poor | -1° - 3° | -4° | 149 mm | overcast | 86% | 6.8 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.5h |
| March | Poor | 0° - 4° | -3° | 143 mm | overcast | 84% | 6.1 m/s | 0.2 low | 11.6h |
| April | Poor | 1° - 7° | 0° | 95 mm | overcast | 82% | 5.5 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 14.6h |
| May | Acceptable | 5° - 11° | 5° | 74 mm | overcast | 80% | 5.2 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 17.5h |
| June | Acceptable | 8° - 13° | 10° | 86 mm | overcast | 81% | 5.0 m/s | 1.2 high | 19.3h |
| July | Acceptable | 10° - 15° | 12° | 100 mm | overcast | 83% | 4.6 m/s | 1.2 high | 18.4h |
| August | Poor | 10° - 15° | 12° | 134 mm | overcast | 83% | 4.8 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 15.7h |
| September | Poor | 8° - 12° | 7° | 201 mm | overcast | 84% | 5.7 m/s | 0.4 low | 12.7h |
| October | Poor | 5° - 9° | 3° | 200 mm | overcast | 84% | 6.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.7h |
| November | Poor | 2° - 6° | -1° | 194 mm | overcast | 85% | 6.5 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.7h |
| December | Poor | 0° - 4° | -4° | 207 mm | overcast | 87% | 7.1 m/s | 0.0 low | 4.7h |
How to Get to Ellingsøya
Ellingsøya is accessible by road via local bridges and ferry connections in Møre og Romsdal region. Nearest larger towns are Ålesund and Molde; consult regional transport for ferry schedules.
Tips for Visiting Ellingsøya
- If visiting on foot, watch for tidal changes on coastal paths - they can alter routes quickly.
- The island is small with limited services; bring provisions for the day.
- Respect private properties; much of the habitation on Ellingsøya is residential.