Slidrefjorden

Lake Freshwater lake in Innlandet, Norway, part of Valdres

Freshwater lake in Innlandet used locally for fishing and lakeside recreation, surrounded by forested hills with road access to nearby villages.

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Slidrefjorden
61.1260, 8.8928

How to Get to Slidrefjorden #

By car from the municipal centres of Vestre Slidre and nearby E16 road connections in Innlandet; many visitors arrive by local roads and park near village access points, then walk to shoreline trails.

Tips for Visiting Slidrefjorden #

  • The lake is easiest to reach by car-park outside the village and follow marked footpaths to the shore.
  • Fishing and small-boat use are common; check local regulations with regional authorities in Innlandet.
  • In summer the mosquitoes can be heavy near the water-bring protective clothing or repellent.

Best Time to Visit Slidrefjorden #

Visit in summer for ease of access and outdoor activities; winter offers frozen landscapes but requires winter travel experience.

Summer
Jun-Aug · 10-25°C
Warmest weather and long daylight makes hiking and boating pleasant.
Winter
Dec-Feb · -15-0°C
Frozen surface may attract cross-country skiers; road access can be affected by snow.

Weather & Climate near Slidrefjorden #

Climate

Slidrefjorden's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -11°C to 20°C. Moderate rainfall (542 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
AugustJuneJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
25°
Warmest Month
-32°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -4°C and lows of -11°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-11° -4°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.1h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -11°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-11° -2°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

March

March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -7°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-7°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
11.6h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -3°C. The driest month with just 24 mm and mostly overcast skies.

49 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
14.5h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
17.2h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
18°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
18.9h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with 72 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
20°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
18.1h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
15.6h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Low
12.7h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

45 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.8h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-6°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.9h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-10° -3°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

35 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
5.1h daylight

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