Best Time to Visit Molde, Møre og Romsdal, Norway
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Molde.
Molde does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (July, 15.2°C / 59.4°F) and driest (May, 84 mm / 3.3 in) months. The drier stretch runs through February–August; the wetter half falls in September–January. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from -0.2°C / 31.6°F in January to 15.2°C / 59.4°F in July, with rainfall from 84 mm / 3.3 in (May) to 219 mm / 8.6 in (December). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Molde, Møre og Romsdal, Norway's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Molde's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 13.1°C55.6°F | 96 mm3.8″ | — |
| May | 10°C50°F | 84 mm3.3″ | — |
| July | 15.2°C59.4°F | 121 mm4.8″ | — |
No month at Molde matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Molde?
Molde doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on May (driest, ~84 mm / 3.3 in) and July (warmest, 15.2°C / 59.4°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Norway's national average.
When is the rainy season in Molde?
The rainy season at Molde, Møre og Romsdal runs through September–January, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 151 mm / 5.9 in. The wettest single month is December (219 mm / 8.6 in).
What is the driest month in Molde?
The driest month in Molde is May, averaging about 84 mm / 3.3 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 10°C / 50°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Molde?
The least comfortable months for travel to Molde — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, September, October, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 219 mm / 8.6 in in December, and the coldest month averages -0.2°C / 31.6°F.
Is Molde climate different from Norway overall?
Yes, usually. Our Molde figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Norway figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Molde specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.