HidraWhen to Go
Best Time to Visit Hidra (island)
Best visited in summer for boat access and services; ferry frequency drops outside high season.
Summer (Jun-Aug)
Jun-Aug · 12-18°C
Calm seas and cottage-season amenities; best for boat tours and coastal walks.
Late spring (May-Jun)
May-Jun · 8-14°C
Birdlife and early wildflowers; fewer holiday crowds.
Weather & Climate near Hidra (island)
Climate
Hidra's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -1°C to 17°C. Abundant rainfall (1494 mm/year), wettest in October.
Air Quality:
AQI 24
Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
26°
Warmest Month
-10°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 0° - 3° | -4° | 146 mm | overcast | 89% | 5.9 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.9h |
| February | Poor | -1° - 3° | -4° | 106 mm | overcast | 89% | 5.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.1h |
| March | Poor | 1° - 5° | -2° | 120 mm | overcast | 87% | 5.1 m/s | 0.3 low | 11.6h |
| April | Poor | 3° - 8° | 2° | 73 mm | overcast | 84% | 4.6 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.2h |
| May | Acceptable | 7° - 12° | 7° | 73 mm | overcast | 82% | 4.7 m/s | 1.0 high | 16.6h |
| June | Acceptable | 10° - 15° | 12° | 77 mm | overcast | 82% | 4.7 m/s | 1.3 high | 17.9h |
| July | Good | 12° - 17° | 14° | 86 mm | overcast | 83% | 4.7 m/s | 1.3 high | 17.2h |
| August | Good | 13° - 17° | 15° | 119 mm | overcast | 84% | 4.6 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 15.1h |
| September | Poor | 10° - 14° | 12° | 156 mm | overcast | 85% | 5.4 m/s | 0.5 low | 12.6h |
| October | Poor | 7° - 11° | 6° | 193 mm | overcast | 86% | 5.6 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.0h |
| November | Poor | 3° - 7° | 1° | 186 mm | overcast | 87% | 5.7 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.6h |
| December | Poor | 1° - 5° | -2° | 159 mm | overcast | 88% | 5.7 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.2h |
Getting There & Around
How to Get to Hidra (island)
Hidra lies off the coast of southern Norway near Flekkefjord. Boat access is the usual method; in summer charter boats and local services run from nearby harbours. There is no regular car bridge; plan transfers and check seasonal schedules.
Tips for Visiting Hidra (island)
- Check the small local ferry schedules from the mainland (from Hidrasund/Lista area) - services are infrequent outside summer.
- Explore the island's lighthouses and WWII relics; bring a picnic as facilities are minimal.
- Respect private property - a number of Hidra's houses are still family homes and not tourism businesses.