Climate almanac

Skien

Telemark, Norway · 59.21°, 9.61°

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What is the climate like in Skien?

The best time to visit Skien is typically June, the year's most comfortable month (6.1/10). Skien is warmest in July, when daily highs average 70°F (21°C), and coolest in January, when lows fall to about 22°F (-5°C). The wettest month is typically September and the driest is April; the year sees roughly 47 in (1184 mm) of precipitation.

  • Best time to visitJune — the year's comfort peak (6.1/10)
  • Warmest monthJuly — average high 70°F (21°C)
  • Coolest monthJanuary — average low 22°F (-5°C)
  • Wettest monthSeptember (5.1 in (129 mm))
  • Driest monthApril (2.2 in (56 mm))
  • Annual precipitation47 in (1184 mm)
  • Based on2016-2025 daily ERA5 reanalysis data (10-year normals)
  • Records fromGvarv - Nes, 30 km away (1997-2026)