Climate of Skien, Telemark, Norway
Point-value climate at Skien (Telemark, Norway). Population approximately 73,330.
Located in Telemark, Norway, Skien has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 73,330. Monthly average temperatures range from -2°C / 28.4°F in January to 18.3°C / 64.9°F in July, with rainfall varying from 46 mm / 1.8 in (February) to 116 mm / 4.6 in (October) — about 920 mm / 36.2 in across the year. Skien is the capital of Telemark. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Skien's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2°C28.4°F | 71 mm2.8″ | Snowy |
| February | -1.2°C29.8°F | 46 mm1.8″ | Snowy |
| March | 2.1°C35.8°F | 63 mm2.5″ | — |
| April | 6.7°C44.1°F | 48 mm1.9″ | — |
| May | 12.5°C54.5°F | 60 mm2.4″ | — |
| June | 16.3°C61.3°F | 69 mm2.7″ | — |
| July | 18.3°C64.9°F | 75 mm3″ | — |
| August | 17.2°C63°F | 90 mm3.5″ | — |
| September | 12.6°C54.7°F | 105 mm4.1″ | — |
| October | 7.4°C45.3°F | 116 mm4.6″ | — |
| November | 2.1°C35.8°F | 108 mm4.3″ | — |
| December | -1.7°C28.9°F | 69 mm2.7″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Skien?
Skien does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Skien's warmest month is July at an average of 18.3°C / 64.9°F, and its driest month is February with about 46 mm / 1.8 in of rain.
What is the climate of Skien?
Skien, in Telemark, Norway, has monthly average temperatures ranging from -2°C / 28.4°F in January to 18.3°C / 64.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 920 mm / 36.2 in, with the wettest month being October (116 mm / 4.6 in) and the driest February (46 mm / 1.8 in).
What is the average temperature in Skien in July?
The average temperature in Skien in July is 18.3°C / 64.9°F, with rainfall of about 75 mm / 3 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Skien?
The driest month in Skien is February, with about 46 mm / 1.8 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is -1.2°C / 29.8°F.
When is the wettest month in Skien?
The wettest month in Skien is October, with approximately 116 mm / 4.6 in of average monthly rainfall.