Sundefossen

Waterfall Norwegian waterfall with scenic cascades

A waterfall in Vestland, Norway; reached by local trails and visited for its cascades and surrounding forested terrain.

Sundefossen
60.1334, 6.3628

How to Get to Sundefossen #

Accessible from regional roads in Vestland; visitors typically park near marked trailheads and follow footpaths down to the falls. Local tourist boards or municipal websites have specific directions depending on the approach.

Tips for Visiting Sundefossen #

  • If aiming to photograph the falls, bring a polarizing filter to cut glare and capture the rock detail.
  • Access paths can be steep; trekking poles help on descent and ascent.
  • Visit in late spring for maximum flow after winter melt.

Best Time to Visit Sundefossen #

Best in spring for water flow; summer and autumn are good for hiking without ice.

Spring
April-June · 5-15°C (41-59°F)
High water flow and lush green mosses.
Summer
July-August · 12-20°C (54-68°F)
Pleasant hiking weather, though insect activity increases.
Autumn
September-October · 5-15°C (41-59°F)
Clearer skies and crisp air for hiking.

Weather & Climate near Sundefossen #

Climate

Sundefossen's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -8°C to 12°C. Heavy rainfall (2582 mm/year), wettest in December.

Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
26°
Warmest Month
-27°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -7°C. Heavy rain (279 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

21 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-7° -3°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

279 mm
Rainfall
7.4 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.4h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -3°C and lows of -8°C. Heavy rain (210 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

23 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-8° -3°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

210 mm
Rainfall
6.5 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.8h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -6°C. Heavy rain (213 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

25 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-7° -2°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

213 mm
Rainfall
5.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
11.6h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

31 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-4°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

111 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
14.4h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

114 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
17.0h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (139 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

139 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
18.5h daylight

July

July is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (154 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

154 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
17.8h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (193 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

193 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
15.4h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 3°C. Heavy rain (277 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

277 mm
Rainfall
5.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
12.7h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Heavy rain (292 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

32 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

292 mm
Rainfall
6.2 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.9h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -4°C. Heavy rain (285 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

21 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-4° -1°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

285 mm
Rainfall
6.7 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.2h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -6°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (315 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

23 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-6° -2°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

315 mm
Rainfall
6.7 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
5.5h daylight

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