Røldalsvatnet
Lake Norwegian mountain lake in Vestland county
A lake at Røldal in Vestland, Norway, set beneath mountain slopes near Røldal Stave Church and the ski area; visited for fishing, hiking and nearby winter sports.
How to Get to Røldalsvatnet #
Røldalsvatnet is accessible from Odda (west) or Røldal village (east). By car, follow E134 and local county roads; the drive from Odda is about 1-1.5 hours depending on conditions. Regional buses stop at Røldal; from there a short taxi or walk reaches the lake shore.
Tips for Visiting Røldalsvatnet #
- Bring waterproof footwear; the lakeside paths can be boggy even in summer.
- If driving the scenic route, pause at small pullouts to view the steep-sided valleys - they reveal how water carved the region.
- Fishers arrive at first light; if seeking solitude, aim for late afternoon rather than dawn.
Best Time to Visit Røldalsvatnet #
Best in summer for access and boating; winters are dramatic but only for well-equipped travelers.
Weather & Climate near Røldalsvatnet #
Røldalsvatnet's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -7°C to 18°C. Abundant rainfall (1769 mm/year), wettest in December.
January
January is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -6°C. Heavy rain (201 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -1°C and lows of -7°C. Significant rainfall (156 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (144 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (133 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (183 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (200 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Heavy rain (205 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -5°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (229 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
