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Røvær

Island

Small fishing community off Haugesund in Rogaland reached by ferry; Røvær attracts boaters for coastal bird colonies, island walks, local seafood and a compact island community atmosphere.

Røvær StavangerBergenÅlesundÅndalsnesPreikestolenBryggenKjeragSognefjordRøvær

Røvær essentials

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

Røvær at a Glance

Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Røvær

Summer months provide the most reliable ferry service and the warmest weather for island exploration.

Summer
June-August · 10-18°C (50-64°F)
Best for boat services, island cafés and outdoor walks.
Late spring-early autumn
May, September · 6-14°C (43-57°F)
Fewer tourists and pleasantly cool conditions.

Weather & Climate near Røvær

Climate

Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 1°C to 16°C. Abundant rainfall (1528 mm/year), wettest in October.

Air Quality: AQI 20 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
25°
Warmest Month
-9°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor 1° - 5° -2° 146 mm overcast 84% 7.3 m/s 0.0 low 6.7h
February Poor 1° - 4° -3° 103 mm overcast 85% 6.1 m/s 0.1 low 9.0h
March Poor 2° - 5° -2° 114 mm overcast 84% 6.2 m/s 0.2 low 11.6h
April Poor 3° - 7° 1° 73 mm overcast 84% 5.3 m/s 0.6 moderate 14.3h
May Acceptable 7° - 12° 6° 72 mm overcast 83% 4.9 m/s 1.0 high 16.8h
June Acceptable 9° - 14° 12° 78 mm overcast 84% 5.0 m/s 1.3 high 18.2h
July Good 12° - 16° 14° 98 mm overcast 85% 4.7 m/s 1.2 high 17.5h
August Acceptable 12° - 16° 14° 135 mm overcast 83% 5.0 m/s 0.8 moderate 15.3h
September Poor 10° - 14° 12° 170 mm overcast 83% 6.0 m/s 0.4 low 12.6h
October Poor 8° - 11° 6° 186 mm overcast 82% 6.4 m/s 0.1 low 10.0h
November Poor 4° - 8° 2° 181 mm overcast 83% 6.8 m/s 0.0 low 7.4h
December Poor 3° - 6° 0° 172 mm overcast 84% 6.9 m/s 0.0 low 5.9h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Røvær

Røvær is reached by ferry from Haugesund (Ferry services operated from the pier at Fiskepirterminalen). Check local ferry operator schedules for times and seasonal changes.

Tips for Visiting Røvær

  • If planning to visit Røvær, check ferry times from Haugesund and arrive early-services can be infrequent outside summer.
  • Rent a bike to explore the island-there are few cars and flat roads are pleasant for short rides.
  • Try local smoked fish from island vendors; Røvær is known for small-scale local catches.