Jotunheimen
Jotunheimen is a mountain range in Norway that forms part of the Scandinavian Mountains. It covers an area of about 3,500 km² and reaches an elevation of 2,469 m. This location is the 23rd most looked-up sight in Norway on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The warmest temperatures occur in July, with a high of 7 °C and a low of 0 °C, though this month also sees about 24 rainy days. August and September are also relatively mild, with highs of 5 °C and 0 °C respectively. Most months are cold, with January and February seeing highs of -14 °C. Visitors can combine a trip here with seeing Galdhøpiggen, which is located within the range. The site is open 24/7.
To reach Jotunheimen, you can fly to Sogndal Airport, Haukåsen, which is 82 km away, or Ålesund Airport, which is 154 km away. The range is located 233 km from Oslo.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 7 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -14 | -14 | -12 | -7 | -2 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 0 | -6 | -11 | -13 |
| Average low, °C | -18 | -18 | -16 | -12 | -8 | -3 | 0 | -1 | -5 | -11 | -16 | -18 |
| Rainfall, mm | 140 | 93 | 95 | 70 | 82 | 115 | 162 | 172 | 165 | 160 | 137 | 123 |
| Rainy days | 23 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 23 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
