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Coldest sea in Norway in August

250 coastal locations in Norway ranked by typical August sea temperature, coldest first. Region-wide average in August: 15.0°C.

Coldest in August

Jan Mayen

6.1°C August mean in Norway

Regional August average

15.0°C

across all 250 coastal locations in Norway

Vs annual mean

+5.5°C

above the year-round regional average

What the Norway sea feels like in August

At this temperature, water will feel cold compared to a swimming pool, but with a bit of experience and practice most people will find the water relatively comfortable to swim in.

Norway monthly average 5.0°C to 15.0°C
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  • Warmest month August 15.0°C
  • Coldest month March 5.0°C
  • Annual mean 9.5°C
  • Months above 20°C 0 of 12

Where August fits in the year

August sits inside the regional pattern shown on the left. Pick a different month to see how the ranking shifts.

All twelve Norway month rankings:

Norway sea temperature map (live)

The map shows today's latest reading at every Norway location. The list below is based on the typical August mean.

Zoom in to see individual locations. Click a pin for water temperatures. View list →
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Top 50 coldest Norway locations in August

Sorted by typical August mean from a decade of daily readings, coldest first. Click any place for the full location page.

# Location August mean
1 Jan Mayen 6.1°C
2 Ny-Alesund 6.7°C
3 Kvalsund 10.4°C
4 Havøysund Troms og Finnmark 10.4°C
5 Dale 10.5°C
6 Batsfjord 10.5°C
7 Honningsvag 10.5°C
8 Varde 10.6°C
9 Berlevag Troms og Finnmark 10.6°C
10 Mehamn 10.7°C
11 Hammerfest 10.7°C
12 Rypefjord 10.7°C
13 Skarsvag 10.7°C
14 Burfjord 10.7°C
15 Varangerbotn 10.7°C
16 Hatteng 10.8°C
17 Hansnes 10.8°C
18 Lyngseidet 10.9°C
19 Kjøllefjord Troms og Finnmark 11.0°C
20 Skjervoy 11.1°C
21 Olderdalen 11.1°C
22 Storslett 11.2°C
23 Storsteinnes 11.5°C
24 Tromso 11.5°C
25 Sorreisa 12.0°C
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26 Andenes 12.3°C
27 Myre 12.4°C
28 Gryllefjord 12.4°C
29 Sortland 12.4°C
30 Kirkenes 12.5°C
31 Melbu 12.6°C
32 Stokmarknes 12.6°C
33 Vadso Troms og Finnmark 12.6°C
34 Myre Nordland 12.7°C
35 Unstad 12.7°C
36 Lofoten Islands 12.8°C
37 Ramberg 12.8°C
38 Harstad 12.8°C
39 Leknes 12.9°C
40 Evenskjer 13.0°C
41 Reine 13.0°C
42 Ballangen 13.1°C
43 Straume Nordland 13.2°C
44 Henningsvaer 13.2°C
45 Tennevoll 13.2°C
46 Bogen 13.2°C
47 Narvik 13.2°C
48 Kabelvag 13.3°C
49 Bjarkøy Troms og Finnmark 13.4°C
50 Røst Nordland 13.4°C

Warmest 10 in Norway in August

Same data the other way. The warmest spots for the same month.

# Location August mean
1 Sjolyststranda 20.9°C
2 Åros Viken 18.5°C
3 Oscarsborg Frogn 18.5°C
4 Sætre Viken 18.5°C
5 Sjølyststranda Oslo 18.5°C
6 Drobak 18.4°C
7 Fagerstrand 18.4°C
8 Lysaker 18.4°C
9 Nesoddtangen 18.4°C
10 Oslo 18.4°C

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