Lierne National ParkLierne National Park at a Glance
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.
When to Go
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.
Summer
Jun-Aug · 5-15°C
Best season for hiking and access to trails with long daylight hours and moderate temperatures.
Autumn
Sep-Oct · 0-10°C
Cooler, quieter conditions with autumn colours and lower insect activity-good for photography and wildlife watching.
Winter
Nov-Mar · -15-0°C
Cold with snow cover; suitable for experienced winter hikers and for those seeking winter landscapes, but trails can be challenging.
Weather & Climate near Lierne National Park
Climate
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).
Air Quality:
AQI 12
Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
26°
Warmest Month
-32°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -13° - -6° | -16° | 59 mm | overcast | 98% | 3.9 m/s | 0.0 low | 5.0h |
| February | Poor | -13° - -6° | -15° | 57 mm | overcast | 98% | 4.0 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.2h |
| March | Poor | -10° - -3° | -12° | 48 mm | overcast | 97% | 4.0 m/s | 0.2 low | 11.5h |
| April | Poor | -6° - 1° | -7° | 45 mm | overcast | 94% | 3.7 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.9h |
| May | Poor | -1° - 7° | 0° | 41 mm | overcast | 86% | 3.5 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 18.2h |
| June | Acceptable | 4° - 14° | 7° | 83 mm | overcast | 82% | 3.4 m/s | 1.1 high | 20.4h |
| July | Good | 7° - 16° | 11° | 94 mm | overcast | 83% | 3.2 m/s | 1.1 high | 19.3h |
| August | Acceptable | 6° - 14° | 8° | 74 mm | overcast | 86% | 3.3 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 16.1h |
| September | Poor | 2° - 9° | 3° | 98 mm | overcast | 91% | 3.5 m/s | 0.3 low | 12.8h |
| October | Poor | -2° - 3° | -4° | 92 mm | overcast | 96% | 3.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.5h |
| November | Poor | -7° - -2° | -10° | 58 mm | overcast | 98% | 3.6 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.0h |
| December | Poor | -11° - -4° | -13° | 48 mm | overcast | 98% | 3.8 m/s | 0.0 low | 3.6h |