Sperillen

Lake Deep Norwegian lake in Ringerike municipality

Freshwater lake in Buskerud (Ringerike region) surrounded by forested hills and holiday cabins. Sperillen attracts anglers, boaters and lakeside hikers seeking quiet day trips from Oslo and nearby towns.

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Sperillen is a freshwater lake in the historic county of Buskerud in southeastern Norway. It forms part of the local river and lake system in the Ringerike/Hole area.

Recreational uses around the lake include boating, angling and lakeside leisure; the lake’s calm waters and shoreline attract local visitors in summer and ice activities in winter. The area offers a rural Norwegian lake landscape rather than developed tourist facilities.

Like many Norwegian lakes, Sperillen has been part of regional transport, timber-floating and local economy historically, and it remains connected to regional water systems. Its shoreline communities have long used the lake for fishing and recreation.

The lake lies in the Buskerud area of southeastern Norway (administratively now within Viken county), set inland among forested terrain and villages in the Ringerike district.

Sperillen
Sperillen (lake), Ringerike / Ådal area, Buskerud, Norway
60.4401, 10.0691

Tips for Visiting Sperillen #

  • Sperillen is best visited between late spring and early autumn when boat and lakeside services operate and weather is more settled for fishing and lake activities.
  • Public transport around the lake is limited-plan your access point and parking in advance and consider local boat rental or guided options to explore the shoreline.
  • Many visitors focus on fishing; take time to walk the lesser-used shoreline paths and look for local birdlife and lakeside viewpoints that are easily missed from the road.

Best Time to Visit Sperillen #

Visit in summer for the most accessible conditions and outdoor activities; winters are very cold and can freeze the lake.

Summer (best for boating/fishing)
Jun-Aug · 10-22°C
Warmest months with long daylight-ideal for boating, fishing and hiking around the lake.
Shoulder seasons
May, Sep-Oct · 0-10°C
Cooler weather and fewer visitors; good for quieter outdoor activities but conditions can be variable.
Winter (frozen/ice activities)
Dec-Feb · -10-0°C
Cold with likely freezing conditions on the lake; winter activities are possible but access and safety depend on ice and weather.

Weather & Climate near Sperillen #

Climate

Sperillen'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 -9°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (678 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
-34°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -3°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-9° -3°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
1.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.4h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -9°C. The driest month with just 28 mm and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-9° -2°
99%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
1.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.8h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-5°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
11.6h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

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

Weather

32 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
14.4h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
15°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
17.0h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
19°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
18.5h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with 80 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 21°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
17.8h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
20°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

76 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
15.4h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
14°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

73 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Low
12.7h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

77 mm
Rainfall
1.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.9h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-4°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
0.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.2h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-8° -2°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

41 mm
Rainfall
1.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
5.5h daylight

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