HareidlandetHareidlandet at a Glance
About Hareidlandet
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.
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -2° - 3° | -5° | 178 mm | overcast | 86% | 6.7 m/s | 0.0 low | 5.8h |
| February | Poor | -2° - 3° | -5° | 147 mm | overcast | 86% | 6.2 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.5h |
| March | Poor | -1° - 5° | -3° | 142 mm | overcast | 84% | 5.6 m/s | 0.2 low | 11.6h |
| April | Poor | 1° - 8° | 1° | 95 mm | overcast | 82% | 5.2 m/s | 0.5 low | 14.6h |
| May | Acceptable | 5° - 12° | 6° | 75 mm | overcast | 80% | 5.0 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 17.5h |
| June | Acceptable | 8° - 15° | 11° | 85 mm | overcast | 81% | 4.8 m/s | 1.1 high | 19.3h |
| July | Good | 10° - 16° | 13° | 95 mm | overcast | 83% | 4.4 m/s | 1.1 high | 18.4h |
| August | Acceptable | 10° - 16° | 13° | 131 mm | overcast | 83% | 4.4 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 15.7h |
| September | Poor | 7° - 13° | 10° | 205 mm | overcast | 84% | 5.3 m/s | 0.3 low | 12.7h |
| October | Poor | 5° - 10° | 4° | 204 mm | overcast | 84% | 5.8 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.7h |
| November | Poor | 1° - 6° | -1° | 203 mm | overcast | 85% | 6.0 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.7h |
| December | Poor | -1° - 3° | -4° | 209 mm | overcast | 87% | 6.4 m/s | 0.0 low | 4.7h |
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.