Hurdalsjøen

Lake Freshwater lake in Akershus popular for recreation

Hurdalsjøen is a lake north of Oslo in the Hurdal area, used locally for boating, fishing and lakeside cottages; visitors come for simple water‑based recreation and woodland walks.

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Hurdalsjøen is a freshwater lake located in the municipality of Hurdal in the former Akershus region of Norway. It is set in a landscape of mixed forest and agricultural land and is used for local recreation and outdoor activities.

The lake is a regional natural feature serving nearby communities and is accessible from roads linking Hurdal to surrounding towns. It lies roughly an hour’s drive north of Oslo, making it a common weekend destination for residents of the capital.

Shorelines around the lake include rural settlements, boat launches and informal trails used for walking and fishing.

  • Recreation: Popular for canoeing, fishing and lakeside recreation in summer, with winter use for skating when conditions allow.
Hurdalsjøen
Hurdalsjøen, Akershus (Viken), Norway
60.3480, 11.0403
Open access (outdoor lake)
Free (open access)

Best Time to Visit Hurdalsjøen #

Visit in summer for warm, long days on and around the lake; spring and autumn offer quieter, cooler conditions and good wildlife watching.

Summer
Jun-Aug · ~15-25°C
Best time for boating, swimming and hiking around the lake - long daylight and relatively warm water.
Spring / Early Autumn
Apr-May, Sep-Oct · ~0-15°C
Cooler and quieter with good birdwatching and pleasant walks; shoulder seasons offer fewer tourists and good light.
Winter
Dec-Feb · ~-15-5°C
Cold and often frozen or partly frozen; suitable for winter activities if ice is safe and local guidance is followed.

Weather & Climate near Hurdalsjøen #

Climate

Hurdalsjøen's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -10°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (748 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
JulyJuneAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
31°
Warmest Month
-34°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-9° -2°
99%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.4h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -2°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-10° -2°
99%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

37 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.8h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-5°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
11.6h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

43 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
14.4h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
17.0h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
19°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

July

July is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 21°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

74 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
17.8h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
10° 19°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

77 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
15.4h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
14°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

81 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Low
12.7h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with 82 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

82 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.9h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Freezing
C
Temperature
-3°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

76 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.2h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-7° -1°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

55 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
5.5h daylight

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