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Hvasser

Island

In Vestfold, Hvasser sits at the mouth of the Oslofjord; visitors come for sandy beaches, summer cabins, cycling and boating around the archipelago.

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Hvasser essentials

Country: Norway
Driest months: Feb-Apr
Pay in: Krone (kr)
Language: Norwegian
Emergency: 112

Hvasser at a Glance

Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Hvasser

Hvasser is at its liveliest in summer when day-trippers and locals converge on its beaches and seafood kiosks.

Summer
June-August · 12-20°C
Longest daylight and the only reliably warm season for swimming and boat trips.
Late Spring/Early Autumn
May & September · 8-15°C
Fewer holiday crowds and pleasant coastal walks; services may be reduced off-season.

Weather & Climate near Hvasser

Climate

Hvasser'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 -4°C to 20°C. Moderate rainfall (712 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 23 Good
Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
29°
Warmest Month
-14°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -3° - 0° -8° 55 mm overcast 92% 5.7 m/s 0.0 low 6.7h
February Poor -4° - 0° -8° 37 mm overcast 91% 5.5 m/s 0.1 low 9.0h
March Poor -1° - 3° -3° 50 mm overcast 87% 5.1 m/s 0.3 low 11.6h
April Acceptable 3° - 8° 2° 37 mm partly cloudy 82% 4.7 m/s 0.6 moderate 14.3h
May Good 8° - 14° 11° 42 mm partly cloudy 79% 4.6 m/s 1.0 high 16.8h
June Very Good 12° - 18° 15° 49 mm partly cloudy 79% 4.6 m/s 1.4 high 18.2h
July Good 15° - 20° 17° 56 mm overcast 81% 4.4 m/s 1.3 high 17.5h
August Good 14° - 19° 16° 66 mm overcast 82% 4.5 m/s 0.9 moderate 15.3h
September Acceptable 10° - 15° 12° 80 mm overcast 84% 5.3 m/s 0.5 low 12.6h
October Acceptable 6° - 10° 5° 93 mm overcast 87% 5.4 m/s 0.1 low 10.0h
November Poor 2° - 5° -1° 88 mm overcast 90% 5.7 m/s 0.0 low 7.4h
December Poor -2° - 2° -5° 59 mm overcast 92% 5.5 m/s 0.0 low 5.9h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Hvasser

Hvasser is reached by road from Tønsberg and other Vestfold towns. Drive along county roads south from Tønsberg toward the archipelago or take local buses that serve the coastal villages in summer. Check local ferry and bus timetables in high season.

Tips for Visiting Hvasser

  • If arriving by bicycle or car, park near the main ferry terminal on the island rather than in the tiny village center.
  • Walk the coastal paths at low tide for seals and rock-pool life; bring wind protection even in summer.
  • Try local smoked fish sold in village kiosks - a small, salty reward after a shoreline loop.