Songavatnet

Lake Mountain lake in Telemark, Norway

Mountain lake in Telemark used for trout fishing, canoeing and as a trailhead for nearby hills and summer hiking routes.

Main image
Songavatnet
59.8515, 7.5084

How to Get to Songavatnet #

Accessible by local roads from nearby Telemark villages; use regional road signage and local topo maps for the last miles-public transport is limited.

Tips for Visiting Songavatnet #

  • Trails around the lake are seasonal-check local signage for closures and private property boundaries.
  • Fishing is common-confirm regulations and any licensing needed in the Telemark municipality.
  • Use local OSM/topo maps for approach paths; some roads are narrow and unsigned.

Best Time to Visit Songavatnet #

Most pleasant in summer; winter visits require local preparation for snow and ice.

Summer
Jun-Aug · 10-20°C
Calmer waters and best conditions for hiking and small boats.
Winter
Dec-Feb · -15-0°C
Frozen surfaces in severe winters; access can be effected by snow and ice.

Weather & Climate near Songavatnet #

Climate

Songavatnet's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -10°C to 14°C. Moderate rainfall (997 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
22°
Warmest Month
-33°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -5°C and lows of -10°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

25 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-10° -5°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

101 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.7h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

29 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-11° -4°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.0h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

31 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-9° -2°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

77 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
11.6h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-5°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
14.3h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

45 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
16.8h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

71 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
18.2h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
14°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
17.5h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
14°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

93 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
15.3h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

101 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
12.6h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (113 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

113 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.0h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -5°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

29 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-5° -1°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

102 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.4h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -8°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

27 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-8° -3°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

99 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
5.9h daylight

Nearby Attractions to Songavatnet