Skien kirke

Church Historic parish church in Skien, Norway

Parish church in Skien, Telemark, serving regular services and community events; visitors often combine a stop with walks along the riverfront and the historic town centre.

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Skien kirke
Skien kirke (Skien Church), Skien, Telemark, Norway
59.2105, 9.6061
Open access; service times vary by parish
Free (church access may vary with services)

How to Get to Skien kirke #

Skien Church is in Skien town centre and reachable on foot from the town’s main square and train station. Local buses and regional trains connect Skien with larger cities such as Oslo.

Tips for Visiting Skien kirke #

  • Check local service times if intending to attend a ceremony - visiting outside service hours gives more quiet for photography.
  • Dress respectfully inside the church; photography may be restricted during services.
  • The church is centrally located in Skien; combine a visit with a walk through the town centre.

Best Time to Visit Skien kirke #

Visit in summer for milder weather and easier walking in Skien; church access varies with parish schedule.

Summer
Jun-Aug · 12-20°C (54-68°F)
Easier travel and more agreeable conditions for walking in the town.
Winter
Dec-Feb · -5-2°C (23-36°F)
Cold and shorter days; church interiors are often the warmest and most atmospheric places to visit.

Weather & Climate near Skien kirke #

Climate

Skien kirke's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (909 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
JuneMayJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
31°
Warmest Month
-21°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

32 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-4°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

69 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.7h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-4°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.0h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
11.6h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

46 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
14.3h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
16°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

June

June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
12° 20°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

70 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
18.2h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 22°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
15° 22°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
17.5h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° 21°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

90 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
15.3h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

60 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
16°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

104 mm
Rainfall
3.0 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 5°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (115 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

49 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

115 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
10.0h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

106 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.4h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-4°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

67 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
5.9h daylight

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