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Losna (lake)

Lake

An inland Norwegian lake in Innlandet frequented for angling, boating and nearby hiking on forested trails.

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Losna (lake) essentials

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

Losna (lake) at a Glance

About Losna (lake)

Losna is a lake in Innlandet county in south-central Norway, situated within the inland lake landscape of the region. The lake is part of the county’s freshwater system and is surrounded by mixed forest and rolling terrain.

Local roads and tracks provide access from nearby settlements and the lake is used for recreational activities such as fishing and walking where permitted. Seasonal conditions influence access and activity on and around the water.

The lake lies within Innlandet county’s interior and is reached from the nearest towns and road network serving the district.

Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Losna (lake)

Best visited late June-September for access and daylight; winters are for experienced backcountry travelers.

Summer
June-August · 8-18°C
Midnight sun is not a factor this far south, but long daylight and calm weather make it the liveliest season for alpine walking and small-boat fishing.
Autumn
September-October · -2-10°C
The birch and aspen around the shore turn bronze; expect shorter days and bracing winds off the water.
Winter
November-March · -15-0°C
Deep cold and snow transform the lake into a quiet, frozen plateau - beautiful but remote and often inaccessible without winter gear.

Weather & Climate near Losna (lake)

Climate

Losna (lake)'s climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -10°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (566 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 18 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyJuneAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
28°
Warmest Month
-30°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -10° - -4° -9° 35 mm overcast 98% 1.5 m/s 0.0 low 6.1h
February Poor -9° - -3° -8° 23 mm overcast 98% 1.4 m/s 0.1 low 8.7h
March Poor -6° - 3° -4° 29 mm partly cloudy 98% 1.5 m/s 0.3 low 11.6h
April Poor -1° - 8° 2° 24 mm overcast 94% 1.7 m/s 0.7 moderate 14.5h
May Acceptable 4° - 15° 8° 45 mm overcast 83% 1.9 m/s 1.0 moderate 17.2h
June Good 8° - 19° 13° 67 mm overcast 79% 1.8 m/s 1.3 high 18.9h
July Good 10° - 21° 16° 74 mm overcast 82% 1.7 m/s 1.3 high 18.1h
August Good 9° - 19° 14° 71 mm overcast 86% 1.5 m/s 0.9 moderate 15.6h
September Acceptable 5° - 14° 9° 57 mm overcast 89% 1.7 m/s 0.4 low 12.7h
October Poor 1° - 7° 3° 59 mm overcast 94% 1.5 m/s 0.1 low 9.8h
November Poor -5° - 1° -4° 48 mm overcast 98% 1.4 m/s 0.0 low 6.9h
December Poor -9° - -3° -9° 34 mm overcast 98% 1.4 m/s 0.0 low 5.1h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Losna (lake)

Losna is remote; the nearest larger settlements are reachable by regional roads in Innlandet county. Travelers should use local road maps and, in winter, check municipal snow-clearing notices. A car is the simplest way to reach lakes in this part of Norway; local hiking trails link to surrounding valleys but are often unmarked.