Øvre Hein

Lake

Øvre Hein in Buskerud sits as a mountain lake reached by trail; hikers and anglers visit in summer, and the surrounding terrain supports multi‑day treks.

Øvre Hein
60.3884, 7.8220

How to Get to Øvre Hein #

Access is by local county roads in Buskerud. The nearest larger towns provide bus connections and car access; visitors should consult regional tourism offices for specific driving directions and any seasonal restrictions on cabin roads.

Tips for Visiting Øvre Hein #

  • If visiting in summer, drive toward early morning to avoid the few weekend cabin crowds.
  • Bring a map - trail signage in rural Buskerud can be minimal; local tourist offices provide good route leaflets.
  • Check for late snow in spring at higher elevations; road conditions can vary.

Best Time to Visit Øvre Hein #

Summer months are best for access and outdoor activities; spring and autumn offer quieter visits but more variable conditions.

Summer
June-August · 12-20°C
Pleasant for hiking and foraging; midnights are bright near solstice.
Late spring
May-June · 2-12°C
Snowmelt swells streams; wildflowers begin to appear.
Early autumn
September-October · 5-12°C
Cooling air and good visibility; fewer visitors.

Weather & Climate near Øvre Hein #

Climate

Øvre Hein's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -13°C to 14°C. Moderate rainfall (916 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
24°
Warmest Month
-33°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -12°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

27 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-12° -6°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

90 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.4h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -6°C and lows of -13°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

31 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-13° -6°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

64 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.8h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -11°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

31 Poor

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-11° -4°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
11.6h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-7°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
14.4h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

45 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

44 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
17.0h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

74 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
18.5h daylight

July

July is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
14°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
17.8h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

49 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

85 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
15.4h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

91 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
12.7h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. The wettest month with 99 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

99 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.9h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

31 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-8° -2°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

90 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.2h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -11°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

29 Poor

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-11° -5°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

88 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
5.5h daylight

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