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Slidrefjorden

Lake

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 essentials

Country: Norway
Driest months: Feb-Apr
Pay in: Krone (kr)
Language: Norwegian
Emergency: 112

Slidrefjorden at a Glance

Things to Do
When to Go

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).

Air Quality: AQI 16 Good
Best Time to Visit
AugustJuneJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
25°
Warmest Month
-32°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -11° - -4° -10° 39 mm overcast 97% 1.6 m/s 0.0 low 6.1h
February Poor -11° - -2° -10° 25 mm overcast 97% 1.7 m/s 0.1 low 8.7h
March Poor -7° - 2° -5° 28 mm overcast 96% 1.9 m/s 0.3 low 11.6h
April Poor -3° - 7° 0° 24 mm overcast 90% 1.9 m/s 0.8 moderate 14.5h
May Acceptable 2° - 14° 7° 39 mm overcast 82% 2.0 m/s 1.1 high 17.2h
June Good 6° - 18° 12° 62 mm overcast 78% 1.9 m/s 1.3 high 18.9h
July Good 8° - 20° 14° 72 mm overcast 81% 1.7 m/s 1.3 high 18.1h
August Good 7° - 18° 13° 62 mm overcast 85% 1.6 m/s 0.9 moderate 15.6h
September Acceptable 4° - 12° 7° 54 mm overcast 88% 1.7 m/s 0.5 low 12.7h
October Poor 0° - 7° 2° 54 mm overcast 94% 1.6 m/s 0.1 low 9.8h
November Poor -6° - 0° -5° 48 mm overcast 97% 1.4 m/s 0.0 low 6.9h
December Poor -10° - -3° -9° 35 mm overcast 98% 1.4 m/s 0.0 low 5.1h
Getting There & Around

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.