Storsjøen (Rendalen)

Lake Large lake in Rendalen, mountainous Innlandet region

Located in Rendalen municipality, this Storsjœen is a long, forest-fringed lake known locally for fishing, canoeing and access into surrounding wilderness areas.

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Storsjøen (Rendalen)
Storsjøen (Rendalen) area, Innlandet, Norway
61.4773, 11.2738
Free (provincial natural area access); national park fees may apply in managed sections

How to Get to Storsjøen (Rendalen) #

Reachable by regional roads from Elverum and Tynset; driving is usually the simplest option. Check local tourism boards for boat ramps and seasonal services.

Tips for Visiting Storsjøen (Rendalen) #

  • If canoeing or kayaking, respect protected inlets and nesting areas; some bays are sensitive during breeding season.
  • Late-summer days have long daylight and calm water-optimal for paddling and shoreline birdwatching.

Best Time to Visit Storsjøen (Rendalen) #

Summer for paddling and fishing; autumn for solitude and photography.

Summer
June-August · 10-22°C (50-72°F)
Best for water sports and hiking in surrounding forests.
Autumn
Sept-Oct · 0-12°C (32-54°F)
Less crowded and scenic foliage along the shoreline.
Winter
Dec-Mar · -20--2°C (-4-28°F)
Harsh conditions-frozen lakes and winter activities where safe.

Weather & Climate near Storsjøen (Rendalen) #

Climate

Storsjøen (Rendalen)'s climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -12°C to 20°C. Moderate rainfall (572 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
JuneAugustJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
28°
Warmest Month
-32°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -4°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-12° -4°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.1h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -12°C. The driest month with just 22 mm and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-12° -3°
99%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.7h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -8°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-8°
99%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

29 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
11.6h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -3°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

49 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
14.5h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
17.2h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
18°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

70 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
18.9h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with 75 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
21°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
18.1h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
19°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

70 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
15.6h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
12.7h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

45 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

55 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.8h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-6°
99%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

46 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.9h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-11° -3°
99%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

35 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
5.1h daylight

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