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Radøy

Island

Island in Vestland county with coastal villages, low farmland and ferry links; visitors use scenic coastal roads for fishing, local seafood and short hikes along rocky shores.

Radøy StavangerBergenÅlesundÅndalsnesPreikestolenBryggenKjeragSognefjordRadøy

Radøy essentials

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

Radøy at a Glance

About Radøy

Radøy is an island in Vestland county, Norway, situated in the Nordhordland district and formerly the centre of Radøy municipality. The island is largely rural with small villages, farms and coastal settlements.

Transport connections include road bridges and local roads linking Radøy to adjacent islands and the mainland, supporting commuting and local industry. The island landscape features typical western Norwegian coastal scenery with rocky shorelines, mixed farmland and sheltered inlets.

Radøy lies within driving distance of the city of Bergen and other regional towns, serving as part of the outer coastal archipelago north of Bergen.

  • Administrative history and access: The island was formerly the core of Radøy municipality prior to administrative mergers; local settlements and ferry or bridge links connect it to neighbouring islands and the mainland.
Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Radøy

Best visited in summer (June-August) for the mildest weather and longest daylight for exploring the island and coast.

Summer
June-August · 10-18 °C
Mild, relatively dry and the best time for outdoor activities and boat trips along the coast.
Shoulder seasons (spring/autumn)
May, September-October · 6-12 °C
Cooler and changeable weather with fewer tourists - good for quieter visits.
Winter
December-February · 0-6 °C
Wet and chilly with short daylight; coastal storms are possible and some services may be reduced.

Weather & Climate near Radøy

Climate

Radøy's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -1°C to 16°C. Heavy rainfall (2020 mm/year), wettest in December.

Air Quality: AQI 20 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
27°
Warmest Month
-14°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor 0° - 3° -4° 200 mm overcast 89% 6.8 m/s 0.0 low 6.4h
February Poor -1° - 3° -4° 157 mm overcast 88% 6.0 m/s 0.0 low 8.8h
March Poor 1° - 6° -2° 160 mm overcast 87% 6.0 m/s 0.2 low 11.6h
April Poor 2° - 8° 2° 108 mm overcast 83% 5.2 m/s 0.5 moderate 14.4h
May Acceptable 6° - 13° 7° 84 mm overcast 81% 4.8 m/s 0.9 moderate 17.0h
June Acceptable 9° - 15° 12° 111 mm overcast 82% 4.7 m/s 1.2 high 18.5h
July Good 11° - 16° 14° 121 mm overcast 84% 4.5 m/s 1.1 high 17.8h
August Acceptable 11° - 16° 14° 165 mm overcast 84% 4.6 m/s 0.8 moderate 15.4h
September Poor 9° - 13° 11° 229 mm overcast 86% 5.6 m/s 0.4 low 12.7h
October Poor 6° - 10° 5° 226 mm overcast 85% 6.0 m/s 0.1 low 9.9h
November Poor 3° - 6° 0° 229 mm overcast 87% 6.4 m/s 0.0 low 7.2h
December Poor 0° - 4° -3° 230 mm overcast 88% 6.5 m/s 0.0 low 5.5h