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Skien Weather by Month

Best time to visit Skien
June–September
Average daily high Wet days Best window
Warmest month
Jul
22.7°C average high
Wettest month
Sep
104.1mm
Coolest month
Jan
0.3°C average high
Peak comfort score
71
out of 100

The year at a glance

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Daily low to high range Rainfall (right axis)

Month by month

MonthHighLowRainWet daysScore
January 0.3°-5.5°52.6mm 13.86
February 2.2°-5°41.7mm 1211
March 6.6°-2.6°37.7mm 11.527
April 11.6°1.2°32.8mm 10.751
May 16.9°5.6°67.1mm 14.162
June 20.8°9.7°76.3mm 14.371
July 22.7°11.9°93.1mm 17.870
August 21.5°11°103.4mm 15.770
September 17.2°104.1mm 13.664
October 10.3°3.2°86mm 13.342
November 4.6°-0.7°68.3mm 13.619
December 0.6°-4.6°54mm 14.17

Averages from GVARV NES, NO, 30.1km away, over 1995–2024.

What each month is like

January

January in Skien averages a daily high of 0.3°C with nights around -5.5°C. Expect roughly 13.8 wet days totalling 52.6mm. A hard month to visit for comfort alone.

February

February in Skien averages a daily high of 2.2°C with nights around -5°C. Expect roughly 12 wet days totalling 41.7mm. A hard month to visit for comfort alone.

March

March in Skien averages a daily high of 6.6°C with nights around -2.6°C. Expect roughly 11.5 wet days totalling 37.7mm. A hard month to visit for comfort alone.

April

April in Skien averages a daily high of 11.6°C with nights around 1.2°C. Expect roughly 10.7 wet days totalling 32.8mm. Demanding conditions — pack for it and plan indoor options.

May

May in Skien averages a daily high of 16.9°C with nights around 5.6°C. Expect roughly 14.1 wet days totalling 67.1mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

June

June in Skien averages a daily high of 20.8°C with nights around 9.7°C. Expect roughly 14.3 wet days totalling 76.3mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

July

July in Skien averages a daily high of 22.7°C with nights around 11.9°C. Expect roughly 17.8 wet days totalling 93.1mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

August

August in Skien averages a daily high of 21.5°C with nights around 11°C. Expect roughly 15.7 wet days totalling 103.4mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

September

September in Skien averages a daily high of 17.2°C with nights around 8°C. Expect roughly 13.6 wet days totalling 104.1mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

October

October in Skien averages a daily high of 10.3°C with nights around 3.2°C. Expect roughly 13.3 wet days totalling 86mm. Demanding conditions — pack for it and plan indoor options.

November

November in Skien averages a daily high of 4.6°C with nights around -0.7°C. Expect roughly 13.6 wet days totalling 68.3mm. A hard month to visit for comfort alone.

December

December in Skien averages a daily high of 0.6°C with nights around -4.6°C. Expect roughly 14.1 wet days totalling 54mm. A hard month to visit for comfort alone.

How the score works

Each month scores out of 100. It starts at 100 and loses points for daytime highs outside a 20–27°C band, for wet days, and for nights below 2°C. Nothing else is weighted in — no crowd data, no prices, no opinion. Skien peaks at 71.

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Skien?

Based on 30 years of records, June–September scores highest for comfort in Skien, balancing daytime temperature against rainfall.

What is the hottest month in Skien?

July is the warmest, averaging a daily high of 22.7°C.

What is the wettest month in Skien?

September is the wettest, averaging 104.1mm of rain across roughly 13.6 wet days.

How cold does Skien get?

January is the coolest month, with average daily highs around 0.3°C.

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