Hareidlandet
Island Island in Møre og Romsdal with coastal villages
A Sunnmøre island off Norway’s west coast, Hareidlandet offers coastal hikes, ferry links and seafood towns such as Hareid. Visitors use it for island‑hopping drives, boat trips and summer walking.
Hareidlandet is an island in Møre og Romsdal county on Norway’s west coast. The island supports coastal communities and local industry and is connected to neighbouring islands and the mainland by regional ferry and road links.
Settlement is concentrated in a few towns and harbours on the island, which form local service and transport hubs for the surrounding archipelago. The landscape is typical of western Norwegian islands with rocky shores and inland agricultural and forestry areas.
The island lies within the coastal cluster of islands northwest of the city of Ålesund and is part of the Møre og Romsdal island network.
- Settlements: Home to the municipalities of Hareid and Ulstein, the island contains the towns and harbour facilities that serve the local maritime and manufacturing economy.
How to Get to Hareidlandet #
Hareidlandet is connected by bridges and ferries to the mainland and neighboring islands; it’s accessible by road from Ålesund and Ulsteinvik, and regional ferries serve the archipelago with schedules that vary seasonally.
Tips for Visiting Hareidlandet #
- Use the island as a base for exploring Sunnmøre's fjord coast and the Runde bird island if time permits.
- Ferry connections can be infrequent - check timetables ahead of travel and plan for seasonal changes.
- For circuit drives, take the public ferry links to neighboring islands to avoid long detours.
Best Time to Visit Hareidlandet #
Summer for access and outdoor activities; winter for solitude and possible aurora sightings but with limited services.
Weather & Climate near Hareidlandet #
Hareidlandet's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 16°C. Abundant rainfall (1769 mm/year), wettest in December.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (178 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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February
February is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (147 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (142 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (131 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C. Heavy rain (205 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Heavy rain (204 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Heavy rain (203 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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December
December is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (209 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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