Sølensjøen

Lake Scenic lake in Innlandet, Norway

Highland lake in Innlandet, Sølensjøen provides fishing and small-boat boating beside conifer forests, with the nearby Sølen massif giving marked trails and ridge views for hikers seeking upland scenery.

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Sølensjøen
61.9238, 11.6087

How to Get to Sølensjøen #

Sølensjøen is reached via regional roads from nearby towns like Rena or Elverum depending on exact location. Use local maps for the correct route and watch for narrow rural roads.

Tips for Visiting Sølensjøen #

  • Visit on weekdays to avoid weekend anglers and boating groups.
  • Late afternoon light across the lake produces excellent photos of the Solsjøen basin.
  • Check local fishing regulations-licenses may be required.

Best Time to Visit Sølensjøen #

Summer is most practical for general access; winter opens different recreational uses but requires caution about ice safety.

Summer
June-August · 12-20°C (54-68°F)
Best time for boating, fishing, and lakeside hiking.
Winter
December-February · -10-0°C (14-32°F)
Frozen surfaces and snow create opportunities for ice fishing and cross-country skiing if safe.

Weather & Climate near Sølensjøen #

Climate

Sølensjøen's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -15°C to 18°C. Moderate rainfall (623 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
27°
Warmest Month
-32°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -6°C and lows of -15°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-15° -6°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

36 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.1h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -14°C. The driest month with just 25 mm and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-14° -4°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.7h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -11°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

45 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-11° -1°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
11.6h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-6°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

30 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
14.5h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
17.2h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

62 Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
16°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

78 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
18.9h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with 86 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
18°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

86 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
18.1h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
16°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
15.6h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
12.7h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

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

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.8h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-8° -2°
99%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

47 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.9h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -13°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-13° -4°
99%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
5.1h daylight

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