HitraAbout Hitra (island)
Hitra is an island in Trøndelag county in central Norway and forms the core of Hitra municipality. It is one of the larger islands off Norway’s central coast and supports both settlements and rural areas.
The island’s economy is strongly connected to fishing, aquaculture and related maritime industries. It is also used for outdoor recreation including coastal hiking and boating.
Hitra lies off the Trøndelag mainland in central Norway and is connected into the regional transport network that serves the archipelago of islands along the Norwegian Sea coast.
- Economy: The island is a centre for fishing and aquaculture, industries that play a major role in the local economy.
Best Time to Visit Hitra (island)
Best in summer for access and services; ferry schedules are more frequent in high season.
Weather & Climate near Hitra (island)
Hitra's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -3°C to 16°C. Abundant rainfall (1331 mm/year), wettest in October.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -3° - 1° | -7° | 135 mm | overcast | 88% | 7.3 m/s | 0.0 low | 5.4h |
| February | Poor | -3° - 1° | -7° | 108 mm | overcast | 88% | 6.9 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.4h |
| March | Poor | -1° - 3° | -4° | 97 mm | overcast | 85% | 6.4 m/s | 0.2 low | 11.5h |
| April | Poor | 1° - 7° | 0° | 77 mm | overcast | 82% | 5.2 m/s | 0.5 low | 14.7h |
| May | Acceptable | 5° - 11° | 5° | 56 mm | overcast | 80% | 4.8 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 17.8h |
| June | Acceptable | 8° - 14° | 11° | 72 mm | overcast | 82% | 4.5 m/s | 1.1 high | 19.8h |
| July | Good | 10° - 16° | 13° | 92 mm | overcast | 84% | 4.1 m/s | 1.1 high | 18.8h |
| August | Good | 10° - 16° | 13° | 110 mm | overcast | 85% | 4.4 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 15.9h |
| September | Acceptable | 7° - 12° | 7° | 146 mm | overcast | 85% | 5.5 m/s | 0.3 low | 12.8h |
| October | Poor | 4° - 8° | 2° | 154 mm | overcast | 86% | 6.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.6h |
| November | Poor | 0° - 4° | -3° | 130 mm | overcast | 88% | 6.7 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.4h |
| December | Poor | -2° - 2° | -6° | 154 mm | overcast | 89% | 6.9 m/s | 0.0 low | 4.2h |
How to Get to Hitra (island)
Hidra is accessible by ferry from ports on the mainland in southern Norway (near Flekkefjord). Check local ferry operators for seasonal schedules and boarding points.
Tips for Visiting Hitra (island)
- The ferry from the mainland docks at Knarrlagsund (check operator schedules) and services are seasonal.
- Explore Hidra's coastal walking paths and small island churches; local signage can be limited so a map helps.
- Respect private properties - many houses on Hidra are lived in year-round and not tourist rentals.