Old Moster Church
Church Stone parish church on Moster island, ancient site
Old Moster Church is a medieval stone church on the island of Moster in Bf8mlo municipality, Vestland county, Norway. It is recognized as one of the oldest church sites in the country and has ties to the Christianization of Norway.
The church presents medieval stone architecture and a compact historic interior; it is visited for its architectural age, religious history and associations with early Norwegian Christian traditions. The site is used for special services and cultural events in addition to interpretation for visitors.
The church dates to the early Middle Ages and is traditionally linked with events in Norways conversion to Christianity. Over centuries it has been maintained, repaired and preserved as a historic ecclesiastical building.
Old Moster Church stands on the island of Moster in Bf8mlo municipality in Vestland county, off Norways west coast, surrounded by island seascape and coastal farmland.
- Antiquity and significance: One of Norways oldest preserved churches, the building is a medieval stone church associated with the early Christian history of the region.
Best Time to Visit Old Moster Church #
Weather & Climate near Old Moster Church #
Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 0°C to 17°C. Heavy rainfall (2208 mm/year), wettest in December.
January
January is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Heavy rain (212 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
February
February is the coolest month with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (159 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
March
March is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (175 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
April
April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
May
May is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
June
June is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
July
July is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (136 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
August
August is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (176 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
September
September is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 9°C. Heavy rain (245 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
October
October is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 7°C. Heavy rain (263 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
November
November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 4°C. Heavy rain (258 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
December
December is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (272 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
