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Store Memurutinden

Mountain

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 essentials

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

Store Memurutinden at a Glance

Things to Do
When to Go

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.

Air Quality: AQI 13 Good
Best Time to Visit
JuneAugustJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
24°
Warmest Month
-31°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -15° - -9° -23° 143 mm overcast 97% 10.0 m/s 0.0 low 6.1h
February Poor -15° - -9° -22° 107 mm overcast 96% 8.5 m/s 0.1 low 8.7h
March Poor -14° - -9° -22° 108 mm overcast 95% 9.1 m/s 0.3 low 11.6h
April Poor -12° - -5° -17° 70 mm overcast 92% 7.1 m/s 0.8 moderate 14.5h
May Poor -6° - -1° -10° 63 mm overcast 85% 6.6 m/s 1.1 high 17.2h
June Poor -3° - 3° -5° 113 mm overcast 81% 6.2 m/s 1.3 high 18.9h
July Poor 0° - 5° -2° 131 mm overcast 83% 6.3 m/s 1.3 high 18.1h
August Poor 0° - 4° -3° 138 mm overcast 86% 6.5 m/s 0.9 moderate 15.6h
September Poor -3° - 0° -9° 156 mm overcast 90% 8.2 m/s 0.5 low 12.7h
October Poor -7° - -4° -13° 145 mm overcast 94% 8.0 m/s 0.1 low 9.8h
November Poor -12° - -7° -19° 136 mm overcast 97% 8.3 m/s 0.0 low 6.9h
December Poor -14° - -9° -22° 144 mm overcast 98% 8.6 m/s 0.0 low 5.1h
Getting There & Around

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.