Hønefossen | TravelDojo

Hønefossen is a waterfall on the river that flows through the town of Hønefoss in what was historically Buskerud county, Norway, situated within the built-up area of the town. The waterfall is a local landmark closely associated with the town centre and its riverside development.

The falls have been central to the town’s historical uses of water power and industry, and the site remains an accessible natural feature within an urban setting. Walkways and roads provide direct views of the waterfall from the town.

Accessibility: Located in the town that shares its name, the waterfall is easily reached from local streets and is a visible feature of the urban area.

Best Time to Visit Hønefossen #

Visit in late spring or summer for easiest access and to see the falls at good flow without winter ice.

Summer

June ugust · 15 to 22

Warmer weather, trails are clear and the waterfall is easy to access; longest daylight for outdoor visits.

Spring (high flow)

April pril pril pril pril · 0 to 12

Snowmelt and spring rains can swell the waterfall, producing impressive flows but potentially muddy trails.

Winter

Decemberebruary · -5 to 5

Cold with snow and ice possible; the falls may be partly frozen and paths can be slippery or inaccessible.

Weather & Climate near Hønefossen #

Climate

Hønefossen's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -8°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (660 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit

JulyMayJune

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

30°

Warmest Month

-32°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

-5°

Feels Like Freezing

-5°C

Temperature

-8° – -2°

98%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

42 mm

Rainfall

1.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.0

UV Index

Low

6.4h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -8°C. The driest month with just 28 mm and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

-5°

Feels Like Freezing

-5°C

Temperature

-8° – -1°

98%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

28 mm

Rainfall

1.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.1

UV Index

Low

8.8h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

0°

Feels Like Freezing

0°C

Temperature

-4° – 4°

94%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

42 mm

Rainfall

1.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.3

UV Index

Low

11.6h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

5°

Feels Like Cold

5°C

Temperature

0° – 9°

84%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

33 mm

Rainfall

1.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.6

UV Index

Moderate

14.4h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

11°

Feels Like Cool

11°C

Temperature

6° – 16°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

46 mm

Rainfall

2.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.0

UV Index

Moderate

17.0h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

10° – 20°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

66 mm

Rainfall

2.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.3

UV Index

High

18.5h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with 75 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

12° – 22°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

75 mm

Rainfall

1.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.3

UV Index

High

17.8h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with 75 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

11° – 21°

84%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

75 mm

Rainfall

1.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.9

UV Index

Moderate

15.4h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

11°

Feels Like Cool

11°C

Temperature

6° – 15°

87%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

73 mm

Rainfall

1.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.5

UV Index

Low

12.7h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

45 Poor

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

3° – 9°

93%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

74 mm

Rainfall

1.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.1

UV Index

Low

9.9h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

0°

Feels Like Cold

0°C

Temperature

-3° – 3°

96%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

65 mm

Rainfall

1.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.0

UV Index

Low

7.2h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

-4°

Feels Like Freezing

-4°C

Temperature

-7° – -1°

97%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

41 mm

Rainfall

1.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.0

UV Index

Low

5.5h daylight

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