Sandfloegga Mountain

Mountain peak in Vestland's coastal range

A mountain in Vestland county, Sandfloegga attracts hikers and backcountry skiers who use its ridges and alpine terrain to access fjord and valley panoramas.

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Sandfloegga at a Glance#

How to Get to Sandfloegga#

Access by road from nearby villages in Vestland; approach varies depending on the chosen trailhead. Local tourist offices and mapping services provide route descriptions and up-to-date weather and trail conditions.

Tips for Visiting Sandfloegga#

  • Check the route and conditions with local hiking centres - mountain weather in Vestland can change rapidly
  • If attempting summits, bring crampons and an ice axe outside high-summer months
  • Start from nearby roadheads early to avoid afternoon storms and low cloud

Best Time to Visit Sandfloegga#

Summer offers the most stable conditions for hiking; always check local forecasts and route reports for snow and avalanche risk out of season.

Summer
Jun-Aug · 5-15°C
Best weather window for hiking with longer daylight and usually less snow on higher ridges.
Late spring/early autumn
May, Sep · 2-12°C
Quieter trails but expect variable weather and potential snow patches.

Weather & Climate near Sandfloegga#

Climate

Sandfloegga's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -12°C to 8°C. Abundant rainfall (1841 mm/year), wettest in October.

Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
22°
Warmest Month
-33°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -11°C. Significant rainfall (192 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

17 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-11° -7°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

192 mm
Rainfall
9.2 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.7h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -7°C and lows of -12°C. Significant rainfall (141 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

21 Poor

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-12° -7°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

141 mm
Rainfall
8.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.0h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -12°C. Significant rainfall (152 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

19 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-12° -6°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

152 mm
Rainfall
7.4 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.3
UV Index
Low
11.6h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -9°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-9° -3°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

81 mm
Rainfall
5.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
14.3h daylight

May

May is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-4°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
16.8h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

115 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
18.2h daylight

July

July is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (132 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

132 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
17.5h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (155 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

155 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
15.3h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (191 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

34 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

191 mm
Rainfall
6.8 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.5
UV Index
Low
12.6h daylight

October

October is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -3°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (208 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

23 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-3°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

208 mm
Rainfall
7.2 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.0h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -8°C. Significant rainfall (196 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

19 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-8° -4°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

196 mm
Rainfall
8.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.4h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -10°C. Significant rainfall (198 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

19 Poor

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-10° -6°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

198 mm
Rainfall
8.1 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
5.9h daylight