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 at a Glance#

Address: Sandøya, Telemark, Norway

Hours: No official hours (public island)

Admission: Free (island community)

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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° – 1°
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° – 2°
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

2°
Feels Like Cold
2°C
Temperature
0° – 5°
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

6°
Feels Like Cold
6°C
Temperature
4° – 9°
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
9° – 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

8°
Feels Like Cold
8°C
Temperature
6° – 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

3°
Feels Like Cold
3°C
Temperature
1° – 4°
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° – 1°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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