SelbjørnSelbjørn at a Glance
About Selbjørn
Selbjørn is an island in Austevoll municipality, Vestland county, on the west coast of Norway. It is one of the inhabited islands in the Austevoll archipelago and is integrated into the local island community.
The island contains settlements and local infrastructure that serve fishing, aquaculture and small-scale coastal industry typical of the region. Roads and ferry links in Austevoll connect Selbjørn with neighbouring islands and services in the municipality.
Historically the island has been settled and used for fishing and maritime activity, forming part of Austevoll’s long coastal cultural landscape. Modern use combines traditional fisheries with aquaculture and residential communities.
Geographically Selbjørn lies in the archipelago off Norway’s west coast within Vestland county, to the southwest of the city of Bergen, and is part of the chain of islands that make up Austevoll municipality.
- Administrative area: Part of Austevoll municipality in Vestland county, it belongs to the archipelago of islands off Norway’s west coast near Bergen.
Best Time to Visit Selbjørn
Summer provides the most reliable sea conditions and daylight for trips.
Weather & Climate near Selbjørn
Selbjørn's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 0°C to 16°C. Abundant rainfall (1703 mm/year), wettest in October.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 0° - 4° | -3° | 157 mm | overcast | 85% | 6.4 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.7h |
| February | Poor | 0° - 4° | -3° | 126 mm | overcast | 85% | 5.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.0h |
| March | Poor | 1° - 5° | -1° | 132 mm | overcast | 84% | 5.6 m/s | 0.2 low | 11.6h |
| April | Poor | 3° - 8° | 2° | 86 mm | overcast | 82% | 4.9 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.3h |
| May | Acceptable | 6° - 12° | 7° | 75 mm | overcast | 82% | 4.5 m/s | 1.0 high | 16.8h |
| June | Acceptable | 9° - 15° | 12° | 92 mm | overcast | 83% | 4.5 m/s | 1.3 high | 18.2h |
| July | Good | 11° - 16° | 14° | 105 mm | overcast | 84% | 4.3 m/s | 1.2 high | 17.5h |
| August | Acceptable | 12° - 17° | 14° | 140 mm | overcast | 83% | 4.5 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 15.3h |
| September | Poor | 10° - 14° | 12° | 191 mm | overcast | 84% | 5.3 m/s | 0.4 low | 12.6h |
| October | Poor | 7° - 11° | 6° | 203 mm | overcast | 83% | 5.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 10.0h |
| November | Poor | 4° - 7° | 1° | 199 mm | overcast | 84% | 5.9 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.4h |
| December | Poor | 1° - 5° | -2° | 197 mm | overcast | 85% | 6.1 m/s | 0.0 low | 5.9h |
How to Get to Selbjørn
Access by private boat or local ferry services from the mainland coastal towns in Vestland; check regional ferry timetables and local skippers for landing points and schedules.
Tips for Visiting Selbjørn
- Ferry schedules and weather determine access - plan with local operators and check tide/sea conditions.
- Bring binoculars for seabird and marine mammal watching - the archipelago is rich in birdlife.
- If planning to land, secure permissions where required and respect any signs about nesting seasons.