Håøya, Akershus Island

Island in Akershus, Oslofjord recreational area

An island in the Oslofjord (Akershus region) with forests, beaches and marked trails; popular for day trips, swimming and overnight tenting from nearby towns.

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Håøya, Oslofjord, formerly in Akershus (now Viken), Norway
59.68544, 10.58314
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How to Get to Håøya, Akershus#

Regular summer boat services from Oslo and nearby coastal towns reach Håøya; private boats and kayak trips are also common. From Oslo, head to one of the city’s piers that run archipelago routes (check seasonal schedules).

Best Time to Visit Håøya, Akershus#

Best visited in summer when commuter and leisure boat services operate regularly from Oslo and nearby ports.

Summer
June-August · 12-22°C
Islet beaches and trails are most enjoyable; frequent boat traffic from Oslo.
Shoulder seasons
May & September · 5-15°C
Fewer visitors and pleasant light for photography.

Weather & Climate near Håøya, Akershus#

Climate

Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -6°C to 20°C. Moderate rainfall (811 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
31°
Warmest Month
-23°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-5° – 0°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

56 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.7h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-6° – 0°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.0h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

0°
Feels Like Cold
0°C
Temperature
-3° – 3°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
11.6h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

4°
Feels Like Cold
4°C
Temperature
1° – 8°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

47 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
14.3h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
6° – 14°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
16.8h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
10° – 18°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

70 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
18.2h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
12° – 20°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

77 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
17.5h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
11° – 19°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
15.3h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
8° – 14°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

88 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
12.6h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with 98 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

6°
Feels Like Cold
6°C
Temperature
4° – 9°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

98 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
10.0h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

2°
Feels Like Cold
2°C
Temperature
-1° – 4°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

89 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.4h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-4° – 2°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
5.9h daylight

Nearby Attractions to Håøya, Akershus#

Oscarsborg Fortress
Oscarsborg Fortress
Sea fortress in Oslofjord that sank cruiser Blücher
Museum 1.9 km