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Mingevannet

Lake

A lake in Østfold near Sarpsborg, Mingevannet offers shoreline paths and local fishing; birdwatchers use summer reedbeds and nearby woods for short walks.

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Mingevannet essentials

Address: Mingevannet, Østfold, Norway
Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Mingevannet

Visit in summer for water activities and in autumn for quieter, scenic walks.

Summer
June-August · 12-22°C (54-72°F)
Mild weather good for canoeing, fishing, and lakeside walking.
Autumn
September-October · 5-15°C (41-59°F)
Quieter and scenic with fall colors; evenings cool quickly.

Weather & Climate near Mingevannet

Climate

Mingevannet'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 -6°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (809 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 22 Good
Best Time to Visit
MayJuneJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
31°
Warmest Month
-26°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -5° - 0° -7° 62 mm overcast 97% 4.0 m/s 0.0 low 6.7h
February Poor -6° - 1° -7° 43 mm overcast 96% 4.0 m/s 0.1 low 9.0h
March Poor -3° - 4° -3° 57 mm overcast 90% 3.8 m/s 0.3 low 11.6h
April Acceptable 1° - 9° 2° 46 mm partly cloudy 82% 3.6 m/s 0.6 moderate 14.3h
May Very Good 6° - 15° 11° 47 mm partly cloudy 79% 3.7 m/s 1.0 high 16.8h
June Good 10° - 19° 14° 70 mm partly cloudy 78% 3.6 m/s 1.4 high 18.2h
July Good 12° - 21° 17° 67 mm overcast 81% 3.4 m/s 1.3 high 17.5h
August Good 11° - 20° 16° 77 mm overcast 84% 3.4 m/s 0.9 moderate 15.3h
September Acceptable 8° - 15° 11° 85 mm overcast 87% 3.9 m/s 0.5 low 12.6h
October Acceptable 4° - 10° 4° 97 mm overcast 93% 3.8 m/s 0.1 low 10.0h
November Poor 0° - 5° -2° 88 mm overcast 96% 4.0 m/s 0.0 low 7.4h
December Poor -4° - 2° -5° 70 mm overcast 97% 3.8 m/s 0.0 low 5.9h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Mingevannet

Mingevannet is accessible by local roads in the Østfold area; drives from nearby towns and regional bus services reach parking or drop-off points for lakeside access.

Tips for Visiting Mingevannet

  • The lake is often used for local leisure - check whether boating is permitted during the season of visit.
  • Bring insect repellent in summer; shoreline reed beds can concentrate midges and mosquitoes.
  • Local walking paths may be muddy after rain; choose waterproof footwear.