Sandøya, Telemark

Island Telemark island accessed by ferry, coastal homes

Island off Telemark’s coast with wooded shorelines and summer cabins; accessed by local boat services for boating, angling and quiet seaside walks.

Sandøya, Telemark
Sandøya, Telemark, Norway
59.0547, 9.7267
No official hours (public island)
Free (island community)

How to Get to Sandøya, Telemark #

Served by local ferries or private boats from Telemark’s mainland ports. Ferry timetables are seasonal-check in advance and allow flexibility for weather disruptions.

Tips for Visiting Sandøya, Telemark #

  • Confirm local boat schedules in advance-services can be infrequent and weather-dependent.
  • Explore the island's shoreline at low tide for exposed rock pools and small coves.
  • Respect private properties; many island homes are year-round residences.

Best Time to Visit Sandøya, Telemark #

Best in summer when boat services and facilities are most reliable.

Summer
June-August · 12-20°C
Pleasant weather and frequent ferry services; best time to visit.
Late Spring/Early Autumn
May; September · 8-15°C
Cooler but quieter; good for hiking and photography.

Weather & Climate near Sandøya, Telemark #

Climate

Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -3°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (973 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
29°
Warmest Month
-15°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 1°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

31 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-3°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.7h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-3°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.0h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

69 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
11.6h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
14.3h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
15°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
16.8h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
13° 19°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

68 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
18.2h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
15° 21°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

76 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
17.5h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
14° 20°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

92 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
15.3h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

60 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
10° 16°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

112 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
12.6h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (122 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

122 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
10.0h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

115 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.4h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-2°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

78 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
5.9h daylight

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