Valldalsvatnet
Lake Mountain lake in Vestland, Norway
A mountain lake in Vestland, Valldalsvatnet sits amid steep valley slopes and serves as a starting point for hiking, trout fishing and seasonal alpine access.
How to Get to Valldalsvatnet #
Approach from the nearest regional roads in Vestland; local municipal maps or a GPS with the given coordinates should be used. Final access commonly requires hiking from the nearest village or farm roads - there are no public transport links directly to the lake.
Best Time to Visit Valldalsvatnet #
Valldalsvatnet's appeal is seasonal: accessible in summer for walking and views, often snowbound and remote in winter.
Weather & Climate near Valldalsvatnet #
Valldalsvatnet's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -9°C to 15°C. Abundant rainfall (1547 mm/year), wettest in December.
January
January is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -8°C. Significant rainfall (165 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -4°C and lows of -9°C. Significant rainfall (124 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -7°C. Significant rainfall (127 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (126 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (161 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (178 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (171 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -7°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (181 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
