Skien Climate by Month
Skien, Telemark, Norway
Mild summers and freezing winters, with rain spread through the year.
The climate in Skien is one of mild summers and freezing winters, with rain spread through the year. Afternoon highs range from 33°F (1°C) in December to 71°F (22°C) in July, and January nights average 28°F (-2°C). About 39 in (986 mm) of rain falls in a typical year, with no clear rainy season.
- Warmest month
- 71°F(22°C)
- Average high, July
- Coldest nights
- 28°F(-2°C)
- Average low, January
- Rain per year
- 39 in(986 mm)
- No clear rainy season
- Humidity
- 72%
- Sunniest: June
Best and worst months in Skien
Best for weatherJuly is the best time for weather in Skien: highs near 71°F (22°C) and about 3.5 in (89 mm) of rain a month.
Least pleasantDecember and January are the least pleasant; December is the coldest, with highs of only 33°F (1°C).
Comfort combines how close the afternoon high is to 75°F (24°C) with how much rain falls and how humid it is. See where the weather is best in July.
Temperature and rain through the year
Highs and lows (°F)
Average highAverage low
Rain (in per month)
Skien weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanJanuary | 34°F(1°C) | 28°F(-2°C) | 2.8 in(72 mm) | 86% | 0.4 |
| FebFebruary | 37°F(3°C) | 28°F(-2°C) | 1.9 in(48 mm) | 81% | 0.9 |
| MarMarch | 44°F(6°C) | 31°F(0°C) | 2.0 in(51 mm) | 66% | 2.3 |
| AprApril | 53°F(11°C) | 40°F(4°C) | 1.9 in(48 mm) | 57% | 3.7 |
| MayMay | 62°F(17°C) | 48°F(9°C) | 2.6 in(66 mm) | 54% | 5.0 |
| JunJune | 68°F(20°C) | 55°F(13°C) | 3.2 in(82 mm) | 60% | 5.4 |
| JulJulyBest | 71°F(22°C) | 59°F(15°C) | 3.5 in(89 mm) | 66% | 5.0 |
| AugAugust | 70°F(21°C) | 57°F(14°C) | 4.3 in(108 mm) | 70% | 4.0 |
| SepSeptember | 62°F(17°C) | 50°F(10°C) | 4.2 in(106 mm) | 71% | 2.6 |
| OctOctober | 50°F(10°C) | 42°F(5°C) | 4.6 in(118 mm) | 76% | 1.3 |
| NovNovember | 40°F(5°C) | 35°F(1°C) | 4.8 in(121 mm) | 92% | 0.5 |
| DecDecember | 33°F(1°C) | 28°F(-2°C) | 3.0 in(77 mm) | 88% | 0.2 |
1991–2020 averages. Sun is solar radiation in kWh/m² per day. Highlighted: the most comfortable months.
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