Harøya Island
Island in Møre og Romsdal, Norway
A low‑lying island in Møre og Romsdal with coastal marshes and shorelines. Visitors come for birdwatching, coastal drives and ferry connections to neighbouring islands.
Harøya at a Glance#
How to Get to Harøya#
Ferry services connect Harøya to the mainland and neighbouring islands; check the county’s ferry schedule for times. Driving to the island and using the car ferry is the usual approach.
Tips for Visiting Harøya#
- Check ferry timetables in advance - island connections in Møre og Romsdal can be sparse in off-season.
- Bring warm clothing and waterproof layers; seas in the Norwegian Sea can change quickly.
- Walk the island's minor roads rather than driving if one wants to experience local birdlife and coastline views.
Best Time to Visit Harøya#
Summer offers the easiest access and most pleasant conditions; shoulder seasons are quieter but colder.
Weather & Climate near Harøya#
Harøya's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 0°C to 15°C. Abundant rainfall (1442 mm/year), wettest in October.
January
January is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (139 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 3°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (115 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 (114 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (166 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (168 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (164 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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December
December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (165 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.