When to Go
Best Time to Visit Storskrymten
Summer for accessibility and long daylight; winter for technical mountaineering.
Summer
June-August · 8-20°C (46-68°F)
Best for long-distance hiking and ridge routes.
Autumn
Sept-Oct · 0-12°C (32-54°F)
Good for clearer skies and fewer hikers.
Winter
Nov-Mar · -15-0°C (5-32°F)
Winter conditions require alpine skills and equipment.
Weather & Climate near Storskrymten
Climate
Storskrymten's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -12°C to 10°C. Abundant rainfall (1077 mm/year), wettest in September.
Air Quality:
AQI 13
Good
Best Time to Visit
AugustJulyJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
24°
Warmest Month
-32°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -12° - -6° | -17° | 96 mm | overcast | 93% | 6.6 m/s | 0.0 low | 5.8h |
| February | Poor | -12° - -6° | -17° | 77 mm | overcast | 94% | 5.8 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.5h |
| March | Poor | -11° - -6° | -16° | 81 mm | overcast | 92% | 6.1 m/s | 0.3 low | 11.6h |
| April | Poor | -8° - -2° | -12° | 54 mm | overcast | 91% | 5.1 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 14.6h |
| May | Poor | -3° - 2° | -5° | 52 mm | overcast | 88% | 4.9 m/s | 1.3 high | 17.5h |
| June | Poor | 0° - 7° | 0° | 90 mm | overcast | 84% | 4.5 m/s | 1.4 high | 19.3h |
| July | Poor | 3° - 10° | 4° | 107 mm | overcast | 83% | 4.3 m/s | 1.4 high | 18.4h |
| August | Acceptable | 3° - 9° | 2° | 103 mm | overcast | 86% | 4.5 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 15.7h |
| September | Poor | -1° - 4° | -3° | 117 mm | overcast | 89% | 5.4 m/s | 0.4 low | 12.7h |
| October | Poor | -5° - 0° | -8° | 110 mm | overcast | 92% | 5.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.7h |
| November | Poor | -9° - -4° | -14° | 93 mm | overcast | 94% | 5.6 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.7h |
| December | Poor | -11° - -6° | -16° | 97 mm | overcast | 95% | 5.6 m/s | 0.0 low | 4.7h |
Getting There & Around
How to Get to Storskrymten
Access via local roads from Oppdal or other Trøndelag towns; trailheads are reached by forest and mountain roads-check local maps and weather reports prior to travel.
Tips for Visiting Storskrymten
- Plan for long distances-some ridge traverses are remote and require careful planning.
- Bring both waterproof layers and a navigation plan; weather in Trøndelag mountains can be unpredictable.
