Hivjufossen

Waterfall Tall waterfall set in Buskerud's forested terrain

A Norwegian waterfall in Buskerud reached by trails through woodland; visitors hike for the cascade, streamside views and alpine countryside.

Hivjufossen
60.6113, 8.0733

How to Get to Hivjufossen #

Access to Hivjufossen is by car and then on foot via local trails. Use regional maps and route planners for the nearest parking and trailhead; local tourist information centres can provide the best current advice on trail conditions.

Tips for Visiting Hivjufossen #

  • Hivjufossen sits in rugged country-use maps and local trail advice before attempting approaches.
  • Expect steep, uneven ground and little in the way of formal facilities.
  • Avoid visiting after heavy rain when tracks and river crossings can be hazardous.

Best Time to Visit Hivjufossen #

Summer months generally offer the most reliable access for Norwegian waterfalls like Hivjufossen.

Summer
June-August · 8-18°C (46-64°F)
Best weather for hiking and safe access to mountain waterfalls.
Late Spring
May-June · 2-12°C (36-54°F)
Snowmelt increases the falls' volume but some routes may still be snowbound.

Weather & Climate near Hivjufossen #

Climate

Hivjufossen's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -11°C to 16°C. Moderate rainfall (732 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
JulyMayJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
24°
Warmest Month
-33°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -4°C and lows of -11°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

30 Poor

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-11° -5°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

68 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.4h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -11°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

32 Poor

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-11° -4°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.8h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-9° -1°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
11.6h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-5°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

32 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
14.4h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

41 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
High
17.0h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
15°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

65 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
18.5h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
16°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

73 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
17.8h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
15°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

69 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
15.4h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Low
12.7h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. The wettest month with 77 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

77 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.9h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-7° -1°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

70 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.2h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

30 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-10° -4°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

71 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
5.5h daylight

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