Store Memurutinden

Mountain Prominent Jotunheimen summit featuring steep ridges

An alpine summit in Jotunheimen, Store Memurutinden appeals to mountain walkers for ridgeline traverses, summit panoramas and routes connected to the Memurudalen valley and nearby mountain lodges.

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Store Memurutinden
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How to Get to Store Memurutinden #

Access is generally via roadheads in the Jotunheimen region, with the nearest services in villages like Lom. From these bases, marked trails and mountain huts provide staged approaches. Consult DNT and local guides for hut bookings and route notes.

Tips for Visiting Store Memurutinden #

  • Consider combining a visit to Store Memurutinden with a stay in Memurubu or nearby mountain huts that serve as logical bases.
  • Routes may require scrambling; wear helmets when in parties crossing loose rock sections.
  • Summer is busyest on the easier trails; for solitude try early morning starts or shoulder-season visits.

Best Time to Visit Store Memurutinden #

Peak season is mid-summer for most hikers; outside that window, be prepared for snow and rapidly changing conditions.

Summer (June-August)
Jun-Aug · 3-12°C (37-54°F)
Main trekking season in the Jotunheimen area with long daylight and relatively stable conditions.
Late spring (May-June)
May-Jun · -3-5°C (27-41°F)
Snow may still cover higher routes; technical skills necessary.
Autumn (September)
Sep · -2-6°C (28-43°F)
Quieter trails and sharp, clear air but unpredictable weather.

Weather & Climate near Store Memurutinden #

Climate

Store Memurutinden's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -15°C to 5°C. Abundant rainfall (1454 mm/year), wettest in September.

Best Time to Visit
JuneAugustJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
24°
Warmest Month
-31°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -9°C and lows of -15°C. Significant rainfall (143 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.

21 Poor

Comfort

-12°
Feels Like Freezing
-12°C
Temperature
-15° -9°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

143 mm
Rainfall
10.0 m/s
Wind
Windy
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.1h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -9°C and lows of -15°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

25 Poor

Comfort

-12°
Feels Like Freezing
-12°C
Temperature
-15° -9°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

107 mm
Rainfall
8.5 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.7h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -14°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

23 Poor

Comfort

-12°
Feels Like Freezing
-12°C
Temperature
-14° -9°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

108 mm
Rainfall
9.1 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.3
UV Index
Low
11.6h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

29 Poor

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-12° -5°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

70 mm
Rainfall
7.1 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
14.5h daylight

May

May is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

33 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-6° -1°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
6.6 m/s
Wind
Breezy
1.1
UV Index
High
17.2h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

36 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

113 mm
Rainfall
6.2 m/s
Wind
Breezy
1.3
UV Index
High
18.9h daylight

July

July is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (131 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

34 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

131 mm
Rainfall
6.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy
1.3
UV Index
High
18.1h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (138 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

36 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

138 mm
Rainfall
6.5 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
15.6h daylight

September

September is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -3°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (156 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

25 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-3°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

156 mm
Rainfall
8.2 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.5
UV Index
Low
12.7h daylight

October

October is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -7°C. Significant rainfall (145 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

23 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-7° -4°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

145 mm
Rainfall
8.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.8h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -12°C. Significant rainfall (136 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

23 Poor

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-12° -7°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

136 mm
Rainfall
8.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.9h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -14°C. Significant rainfall (144 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

23 Poor

Comfort

-11°
Feels Like Freezing
-11°C
Temperature
-14° -9°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

144 mm
Rainfall
8.6 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
5.1h daylight

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