Tjøtta (island) Island

Norwegian island in Nordland, sparsely populated community

Off Helgeland's coast, Tjøtta is a low Norwegian island with a handful of farms, a wartime memorial and a small church; visitors come for coastal walks, birdwatching and boat access to nearby islands.

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Tjøtta (island) at a Glance#

Address: Tjøtta island, Nordland, Norway

Admission: No admission fee (island access varies by transport)

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How to Get to Tjøtta (island)#

Tjøtta is reached via regional roads and ferry connections in Nordland. The nearest larger transport hub is Sandnessjøen; from Sandnessjøen local ferries or county roads lead to Tjøtta. Check Nordland county transport schedules for specific ferry times and seasonal changes.

Tips for Visiting Tjøtta (island)#

  • Check ferry timetables in advance in winter months-connections to Tjǿtta are less frequent and dependent on ice and sea conditions.
  • Bring warm layers even in summer-the coastal winds off Helgeland can be sharp.
  • If driving, note that bridges and causeways link nearby islands, but some crossings are seasonal-download local municipal maps.

Best Time to Visit Tjøtta (island)#

Visit in summer for the midnight sun and best sea conditions; shoulder seasons offer quieter landscapes but variable transport.

Summer
June-August · 10-18°C (50-64°F)
Longest daylight (midnight sun near June), mildest temperatures; best for boating, hiking and birdwatching.
Spring/Autumn
May and September · 6-12°C (43-54°F)
Fewer tourists and crisp air; some ferry services reduced but still manageable.

Weather & Climate near Tjøtta (island)#

Climate

Tjøtta (island)'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 -3°C to 17°C. Abundant rainfall (1666 mm/year), wettest in October.

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
29°
Warmest Month
-18°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (170 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

28 Poor

Comfort

0°
Feels Like Freezing
0°C
Temperature
-2° – 2°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

170 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
4.4h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (128 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

30 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-3° – 2°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

128 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
8.0h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (116 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

1°
Feels Like Cold
1°C
Temperature
-1° – 4°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

116 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
11.5h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

4°
Feels Like Cold
4°C
Temperature
2° – 7°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

96 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
15.0h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

8°
Feels Like Cold
8°C
Temperature
5° – 11°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

86 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
18.6h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
9° – 15°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

87 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
21.3h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

60 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
12° – 17°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

113 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
19.8h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (145 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
11° – 17°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

145 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
16.3h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (189 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
8° – 13°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

189 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
12.8h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (200 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

6°
Feels Like Cold
6°C
Temperature
4° – 9°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

200 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (160 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

3°
Feels Like Cold
3°C
Temperature
0° – 5°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

160 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
5.7h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (176 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

1°
Feels Like Cold
1°C
Temperature
-1° – 3°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

176 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
2.8h daylight

Nearby Attractions to Tjøtta (island)#

Alstahaug kirke
Alstahaug kirke
Octagonal wooden church in Alstahaug, Nordland
Church 6.7 km