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Tjørnadalsfossen

Waterfall

Tjørnadalsfossen in Vestland is a waterfall reached by local trails; hikers and photographers visit for the cascade and surrounding mountain scenery.

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Tjørnadalsfossen essentials

Country: Norway
Driest months: Apr-Jun
Pay in: Krone (kr)
Language: Norwegian
Emergency: 112

Tjørnadalsfossen at a Glance

Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Tjørnadalsfossen

Best in late spring for strong flows; autumn offers quieter conditions and better light for photography.

Late spring-early summer
May-June · 8-18°C (46-64°F)
Higher flows from snowmelt make waterfalls most dramatic; trails are usually accessible.
Autumn
September-October · 6-14°C (43-57°F)
Crisp air and clearer skies; fewer visitors on local trails.

Weather & Climate near Tjørnadalsfossen

Climate

Tjørnadalsfossen's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -7°C to 15°C. Heavy rainfall (2151 mm/year), wettest in December.

Air Quality: AQI 20 Good
Best Time to Visit
MayJuneJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
22°
Warmest Month
-33°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -7° - -2° -10° 238 mm overcast 96% 5.1 m/s 0.0 low 6.4h
February Poor -7° - -2° -10° 179 mm overcast 96% 4.5 m/s 0.1 low 8.8h
March Poor -5° - 0° -8° 177 mm overcast 95% 4.1 m/s 0.3 low 11.6h
April Poor -3° - 4° -4° 86 mm overcast 92% 3.9 m/s 0.8 moderate 14.4h
May Acceptable 2° - 10° 3° 88 mm overcast 91% 3.5 m/s 1.2 high 17.0h
June Poor 6° - 13° 8° 109 mm overcast 88% 3.3 m/s 1.3 high 18.5h
July Poor 8° - 15° 11° 127 mm overcast 88% 3.2 m/s 1.3 high 17.8h
August Poor 8° - 14° 11° 164 mm overcast 89% 3.3 m/s 0.9 moderate 15.4h
September Poor 5° - 10° 5° 227 mm overcast 93% 3.9 m/s 0.5 low 12.7h
October Poor 1° - 6° 0° 245 mm overcast 94% 4.3 m/s 0.1 low 9.9h
November Poor -3° - 1° -6° 243 mm overcast 97% 4.5 m/s 0.0 low 7.2h
December Poor -5° - -1° -8° 268 mm overcast 97% 4.4 m/s 0.0 low 5.5h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Tjørnadalsfossen

Tjørnadalsfossen is in Vestland county; reach it by regional roads and short hikes from local parking points. Use local maps for precise directions and check municipal tourism sites for trail conditions.

Tips for Visiting Tjørnadalsfossen

  • Wear waterproof footwear; the ground around waterfalls can be uneven and slick.
  • Visit in late spring when snowmelt boosts flows, but avoid heavy-rain days when trails are hazardous.