TjømeAbout Tjøme (island)
Tjøme is an inhabited island in Vestfold, Norway, that historically formed the core of the former Tjøme municipality. It is known regionally as a coastal and recreational area.
The island is used extensively for summer recreation with many holiday homes and coastal beaches; visitors come for boating, shoreline scenery and seaside leisure activities rather than urban tourism.
Tjøme functioned as a separate municipality until municipal reorganizations; it has long been a coastal community with fishing and recreational uses.
Sits off Norway’s southern coast in Vestfold at the given coordinates, forming part of the archipelago and coastal landscape south of the Oslofjord.
- Status: Former municipality and popular summer destination
Nearby Attractions to Tjøme (island)
Best Time to Visit Tjøme (island)
Summer months are most popular for beaches and island life; shoulder seasons offer quieter visits.
Weather & Climate near Tjøme (island)
Tjøme's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -4°C to 20°C. Moderate rainfall (779 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -3° - 0° | -7° | 60 mm | overcast | 92% | 5.5 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.7h |
| February | Poor | -4° - 0° | -7° | 41 mm | overcast | 91% | 5.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.0h |
| March | Poor | -1° - 4° | -3° | 55 mm | overcast | 87% | 5.0 m/s | 0.3 low | 11.6h |
| April | Acceptable | 3° - 8° | 2° | 40 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 4.6 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.3h |
| May | Good | 8° - 14° | 11° | 46 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 4.5 m/s | 1.0 high | 16.8h |
| June | Very Good | 12° - 18° | 15° | 54 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 4.5 m/s | 1.4 high | 18.2h |
| July | Good | 14° - 20° | 17° | 62 mm | overcast | 81% | 4.3 m/s | 1.3 high | 17.5h |
| August | Good | 14° - 19° | 16° | 72 mm | overcast | 82% | 4.4 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 15.3h |
| September | Acceptable | 10° - 15° | 12° | 88 mm | overcast | 84% | 5.1 m/s | 0.5 low | 12.6h |
| October | Acceptable | 6° - 10° | 5° | 102 mm | overcast | 87% | 5.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 10.0h |
| November | Poor | 1° - 5° | -1° | 95 mm | overcast | 90% | 5.4 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.4h |
| December | Poor | -2° - 2° | -5° | 64 mm | overcast | 92% | 5.3 m/s | 0.0 low | 5.9h |
How to Get to Tjøme (island)
Tjøme is reachable by road via bridges and causeways from the mainland (Tønsberg is a common gateway town). Local ferries and summer boat services connect to nearby islands; check regional transport for seasonal timetables.
Tips for Visiting Tjøme (island)
- If staying overnight, book cottages well in advance; island accommodation capacity is limited.
- Explore the shoreline by bike or kayak to find quiet coves and small beaches away from main settlements.