Goksjø
Lake Lake in Vestfold used for recreation and fishing
A small lake in Vestfold, Goksjø attracts anglers, canoeists, and walkers along nearby trails, with seasonal birdlife and quiet shoreline access.
Goksjø is a freshwater lake located in Vestfold county in southeastern Norway. It is used locally for recreation and supports activities such as fishing and walking along its shoreline.
The lake is part of the regional landscape of small lakes and woods common to Vestfold and is accessible from nearby towns and villages. There are local access points and trails but no large-scale tourist infrastructure noted for the site.
Goksjø sits within the Vestfold administrative area and is surrounded by low rolling countryside and mixed woodland typical of the coastal inland zone of southeastern Norway.
How to Get to Goksjø #
Accessible by local roads from the nearby towns in Vestfold; the nearest larger transport hubs are Tønsberg and Sandefjord - from there, local bus routes or car travel will reach the lake.
Best Time to Visit Goksjø #
Weather & Climate near Goksjø #
Goksjø's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 20°C. Moderate rainfall (961 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
February
February is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
March
March is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
April
April is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
May
May is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
June
June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
July
July is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
August
August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
September
September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
October
October is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (123 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
November
November is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
December
December is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and mostly overcast skies.