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.
Hurdalsjøen at a Glance#
Address: Hurdalsjøen, Akershus (Viken), Norway
Hours: Open access (outdoor lake)
Admission: Free (open access)
About Hurdalsjøen#
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.
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.
Weather & Climate near Hurdalsjøen#
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).
January
January is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -2°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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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.
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November
November is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and mostly overcast skies.