Sula, Solund
Island Island municipality in Solund, coastal West Norway
Part of Solund’s island group, Sula offers jagged coastline, fishing villages and sea routes favoured by kayakers and anglers exploring Norway’s outer fjord waters.
Sula is an island in the Solund municipality in Vestland county, on Norway’s western seaboard. It is part of the Solund archipelago, a coastal cluster of islands and skerries off the mainland.
The island has a rocky Atlantic coastline and small settlements typical of the Solund islands, and it is used for local fishing, small-scale farming and access to surrounding waters. Boat access and coastal roads connect Sula with neighbouring islands in the municipality.
Sula lies within the outer reaches of Vestland county, west of the mainland and within the maritime landscape at the mouth of larger fjord systems along Norway’s western coast.
How to Get to Sula, Solund #
Reachable by regional ferries from larger towns on the Vestland coast; private boat access is common. Check Solund municipality ferry timetables for seasonal variations.
Tips for Visiting Sula, Solund #
- Check local ferry timetables; Solund archipelago services vary seasonally.
- Explore by kayak for close-in views of skerries and seabird colonies.
- Visit hamlets on Sula for local seafood and to see traditional coastal architecture.
Best Time to Visit Sula, Solund #
Best visited in summer for easier ferry connections and comfortable weather for island exploration.
Weather & Climate near Sula, Solund #
Sula, Solund's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -1°C to 16°C. Heavy rainfall (2822 mm/year), wettest in December.
January
January is cold with highs of 2°C and lows of -1°C. Heavy rain (305 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -1°C. Heavy rain (231 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Heavy rain (239 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (146 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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May
May is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (117 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (140 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (154 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 11°C. Heavy rain (208 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 12°C and lows of 8°C. Heavy rain (309 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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October
October is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 6°C. Heavy rain (317 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 2°C. Heavy rain (324 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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December
December is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of 0°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (332 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
