Holsnøy
Island Island in Vestland municipality, western Norway
Holsnøy, northwest of Bergen in Vestland, combines coastal roads, farms and hiking tracks; visitors drive or cycle to small villages, rocky bays and shoreline viewpoints.
How to Get to Holsnøy #
Holsnøy is accessible by road and local bridges from the mainland near Bergen. From Bergen take regional roads west and follow signs toward local ferry or bridge connections to Holsnøy; driving time is typically under an hour depending on traffic.
Tips for Visiting Holsnøy #
- Use the small causeway and local bridges when driving between Holsnøy and the mainland-some minor roads are narrow and require local caution.
- Visit the coastal viewpoints at low tide to see rock pools and local marine life.
- Combine a trip with Bergen-Holsnøy is a short drive from the city and offers quieter coastal walks.
Best Time to Visit Holsnøy #
Best from late spring through summer for accessible roads and calm weather.
Weather & Climate near Holsnøy #
Holsnøy's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -1°C to 17°C. Heavy rainfall (2157 mm/year), wettest in December.
January
January is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Heavy rain (205 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (171 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (171 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (118 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (132 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (178 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. Heavy rain (248 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 6°C. Heavy rain (239 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Heavy rain (240 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (249 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
