HolskardvatnetHolskardvatnet at a Glance
About Holskardvatnet
Holskardvatnet is a freshwater lake in Vestland county in western Norway. It forms part of a landscape of lakes and mountains typical of the Vestland region.
Shorelines are largely natural, with hill and mountain slopes surrounding the lake; it is characteristic of small inland Norwegian lakes used for local recreation and nature access. No major facilities are recorded at the lake itself.
No significant historical structures or settlements are documented at the lake in standard geographic records.
The lake is situated within Vestland’s upland and mountainous terrain, among other small lakes and watercourses in the county.
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Best Time to Visit Holskardvatnet
A highland lake in Vestland appreciated by anglers and hikers in summer.
Weather & Climate near Holskardvatnet
Holskardvatnet's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -6°C to 13°C. Heavy rainfall (2628 mm/year), wettest in December.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -6° - -3° | -11° | 290 mm | overcast | 96% | 5.9 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.4h |
| February | Poor | -6° - -3° | -11° | 225 mm | overcast | 95% | 5.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| March | Poor | -5° - -2° | -9° | 213 mm | overcast | 94% | 4.9 m/s | 0.3 low | 11.6h |
| April | Poor | -3° - 2° | -5° | 116 mm | overcast | 90% | 4.4 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 14.4h |
| May | Poor | 2° - 6° | 1° | 97 mm | overcast | 83% | 4.0 m/s | 1.2 high | 17.0h |
| June | Poor | 5° - 10° | 5° | 132 mm | overcast | 80% | 3.9 m/s | 1.3 high | 18.5h |
| July | Poor | 8° - 13° | 10° | 142 mm | overcast | 82% | 3.7 m/s | 1.3 high | 17.8h |
| August | Poor | 8° - 12° | 8° | 190 mm | overcast | 85% | 3.8 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 15.4h |
| September | Poor | 5° - 8° | 3° | 305 mm | overcast | 89% | 4.6 m/s | 0.5 low | 12.7h |
| October | Poor | 2° - 4° | -1° | 298 mm | overcast | 92% | 5.0 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.9h |
| November | Poor | -3° - 0° | -7° | 294 mm | overcast | 96% | 5.3 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.2h |
| December | Poor | -5° - -2° | -10° | 326 mm | overcast | 97% | 5.3 m/s | 0.0 low | 5.5h |
How to Get to Holskardvatnet
Access is by local county roads off the E39 or other regional arteries into Vestland. Expect narrow roads and limited services; a short hike may be required from the nearest parking place.
Tips for Visiting Holskardvatnet
- Mobile signal may be intermittent; download offline maps before visiting.
- The terrain can be steep - sturdy footwear recommended for shore access.
- In winter, ice conditions can be unpredictable; heed local advice before walking on frozen water.