Lierne National Park
National Park Remote Norwegian park of lakes, marshes, and mountains
In Norway’s interior near the Swedish border, Lierne National Park protects plateaus, wetlands and birch forests; visitors come for long hikes, lake fishing, canoe routes and wildlife tracking away from paved roads.
Tips for Visiting Lierne National Park #
- Treat Lierne as a remote, backcountry destination: contact the local municipality or tourist office in advance for trail and road conditions and to plan transport, since public services are limited.
- Visit in summer (June-September) when mountain roads and trailheads are most accessible and daylight is long; many accesses become difficult or snowbound outside that window.
- Allow extra time for hiking between features and expect minimal facilities - use detailed topographic maps and download offline route data; mobile coverage is often poor in the park.
- If you're after wildlife, go at dawn or dusk and ask local guides or the tourist office about recent sightings - animals are elusive and knowledge from locals markedly increases chances of seeing them.
Best Time to Visit Lierne National Park #
Summer offers the best access and hiking conditions in Lierne National Park; autumn is quieter and winter is snowy and rugged.
Weather & Climate near Lierne National Park #
Lierne National Park's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -13°C to 16°C. Moderate rainfall (797 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -6°C and lows of -13°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -13°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with 98 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
