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Gjønavatnet

Lake

Freshwater lake in Vestland county reachable from nearby roads; activities include angling, hiking and seasonal walking routes within Norway's fjord landscape.

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Gjønavatnet essentials

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

Gjønavatnet at a Glance

Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Gjønavatnet

Summer provides the easiest conditions for lake access; autumn is best for photographers seeking color and stillness.

Summer
June-August · 12-20°C
Warmest water and full access to lakeside trails.
Autumn
September-October · 5-12°C
Clearer air and colorful foliage-quieter trails.

Weather & Climate near Gjønavatnet

Climate

Gjønavatnet's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -3°C to 18°C. Heavy rainfall (2514 mm/year), wettest in December.

Air Quality: AQI 20 Good
Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
29°
Warmest Month
-23°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -2° - 2° -4° 246 mm overcast 94% 3.1 m/s 0.0 low 6.4h
February Poor -3° - 2° -4° 205 mm overcast 94% 2.6 m/s 0.0 low 8.8h
March Poor -1° - 5° -1° 203 mm overcast 91% 2.9 m/s 0.2 low 11.6h
April Poor 1° - 8° 2° 120 mm overcast 84% 2.8 m/s 0.5 moderate 14.4h
May Acceptable 5° - 14° 8° 110 mm overcast 81% 2.6 m/s 0.9 moderate 17.0h
June Acceptable 8° - 17° 13° 133 mm overcast 80% 2.6 m/s 1.2 high 18.5h
July Acceptable 10° - 18° 14° 160 mm overcast 82% 2.4 m/s 1.1 high 17.8h
August Acceptable 10° - 17° 14° 199 mm overcast 84% 2.4 m/s 0.8 moderate 15.4h
September Poor 7° - 14° 10° 281 mm overcast 88% 2.6 m/s 0.4 low 12.7h
October Poor 5° - 10° 5° 281 mm overcast 89% 2.8 m/s 0.1 low 9.9h
November Poor 1° - 5° 0° 268 mm overcast 93% 2.7 m/s 0.0 low 7.2h
December Poor -2° - 3° -2° 308 mm overcast 95% 2.7 m/s 0.0 low 5.5h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Gjønavatnet

Gjǫnavatnet is in Vestland county; approach is by regional roads from nearby towns-check local maps for exact access points. Some lakeside areas are on private land; use public access paths where indicated.

Tips for Visiting Gjønavatnet

  • If photographing, early morning offers glassy water and calm reflections.
  • Local signage warns of private shoreline sections-respect property boundaries.
  • Fishing is common-ask for local regulations if angling is intended.