StraumøyaStraumøya at a Glance
When to Go
Best Time to Visit Straumøya
Summer months offer the best conditions for visiting; winter access is possible but more challenging and less predictable.
Summer
June-August · 8-18°C
Most pleasant for coastal walks and small-boat trips.
Winter
Dec-Feb · -8-4°C
Snow and ice can make roads and ferries unreliable.
Weather & Climate near Straumøya
Climate
Straumøya's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -4°C to 16°C. Abundant rainfall (1138 mm/year), wettest in October.
Air Quality:
AQI 17
Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyJuneMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
26°
Warmest Month
-23°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -4° - 1° | -8° | 105 mm | overcast | 93% | 6.7 m/s | 0.0 low | 2.8h |
| February | Poor | -4° - 0° | -8° | 81 mm | overcast | 92% | 6.6 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.5h |
| March | Poor | -3° - 2° | -6° | 74 mm | overcast | 89% | 5.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 11.4h |
| April | Poor | -1° - 5° | -2° | 60 mm | overcast | 87% | 4.7 m/s | 0.4 low | 15.4h |
| May | Acceptable | 4° - 10° | 4° | 63 mm | overcast | 85% | 4.4 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 19.6h |
| June | Acceptable | 7° - 13° | 10° | 61 mm | overcast | 85% | 4.2 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 23.9h |
| July | Good | 10° - 16° | 13° | 86 mm | overcast | 85% | 3.7 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 21.6h |
| August | Acceptable | 9° - 15° | 12° | 109 mm | overcast | 85% | 4.0 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 16.8h |
| September | Poor | 6° - 11° | 6° | 125 mm | overcast | 88% | 4.7 m/s | 0.2 low | 12.9h |
| October | Poor | 3° - 7° | 1° | 146 mm | overcast | 90% | 5.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.0h |
| November | Poor | -1° - 3° | -5° | 111 mm | overcast | 92% | 6.0 m/s | 0.0 low | 4.7h |
| December | Poor | -3° - 1° | -7° | 117 mm | overcast | 93% | 6.3 m/s | 0.0 low | 0.3h |
Getting There & Around
How to Get to Straumøya
Served by regional roads and short ferry links in Nordland; travelers should check local schedules and road conditions, especially in shoulder seasons.
Tips for Visiting Straumøya
- If driving, plan routes around local ferry crossings that serve this part of Nordland.
- Look for marked coastal footpaths that pass old boathouses and small fishing piers.
- Bring rain gear; coastal weather can change within an hour.