AI-generatedFlekkefjord at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jun
- Warmest month
- Aug · 19°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 17.1°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,810 h
- Rain a year
- 1,663 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 7 m
Climate in Flekkefjord
Flekkefjord has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 19 °C, while February is the coolest at 4 °C. With around 1,810 hours of sunshine a year, Flekkefjord is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 8.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Flekkefjord
The best time to visit Flekkefjord is from April to June. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 17.1 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in June. Rain is frequent from July to March; the wettest month is October with 207 mm.
Flekkefjord through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Flekkefjord in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 6–13 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Flekkefjord in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 16–19 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Flekkefjord in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 8–16 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 50 rainy days in all
Flekkefjord in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 4–6 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 1.9 h of sun a day
- 50 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jul – Mar
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Dec – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: April – June
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: April – June
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 11°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 12°
- Evening, 20:00: about 10°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
08:0618:31
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:42–09:02 · evening 17:36–18:56
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:26–07:42 · evening 18:56–19:11
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Flekkefjord compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 14° at the start of the month to 10° at the end. The sea cools from 14° to 11°. The days get 2.5 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 14° | 10° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 6° |
| Sea | 14° | 11° |
| Daylight | 11.6 h | 9.1 h |
What is the weather like in Flekkefjord in October?
In October, Flekkefjord is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 12.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 207 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Flekkefjord.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 25 min08:06 – 18:31
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 27 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 73 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %1 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Flekkefjord
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
May has the better holiday weather in Flekkefjord: score 28 against 0. In May, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 4 °C cooler in May. May has 6 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 6 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 0 | 28better |
| Daytime high | 12° | 13° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 7° |
| Sea | 12.8° | 9.2° |
| Sunshine | 3.0 h | 8.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 18 | 12better |
| Rainfall | 207 mm | 87 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Flekkefjord month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
1January5° · Sea 6° · 1.6 h
In January, Flekkefjord is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 6.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 174 mm. Snow falls on about 7 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 28 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Flekkefjord.
Flekkefjord in January4February4° · Sea 5° · 2.8 h
In February, Flekkefjord is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 4.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 137 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Flekkefjord.
Flekkefjord in February13March6° · Sea 5° · 4.6 h
In March, Flekkefjord is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 4.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 99 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Flekkefjord.
Flekkefjord in March24April9° · Sea 6° · 7.2 h
In April, Flekkefjord is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 6.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Flekkefjord – and yet one of the best months here.
Flekkefjord in April28May13° · Sea 9° · 8.7 h
In May, Flekkefjord is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 9.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 87 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Flekkefjord – and yet one of the best months here.
Flekkefjord in May28June16° · Sea 13° · 8.7 h
In June, Flekkefjord is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 12.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 91 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Flekkefjord – and yet one of the best months here.
Flekkefjord in June23July18° · Sea 16° · 8.1 h
In July, Flekkefjord is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 15.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 117 mm in total. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Flekkefjord.
Flekkefjord in July18August19° · Sea 17° · 7.0 h
In August, Flekkefjord is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 155 mm. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Flekkefjord.
Flekkefjord in August10September16° · Sea 16° · 4.6 h
In September, Flekkefjord is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 160 mm. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Flekkefjord.
Flekkefjord in September0October12° · Sea 13° · 3.0 h
In October, Flekkefjord is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 12.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 207 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Flekkefjord.
Flekkefjord in October1November8° · Sea 10° · 1.9 h
In November, Flekkefjord is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 10.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 186 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Flekkefjord.
Flekkefjord in November1December6° · Sea 8° · 1.2 h
In December, Flekkefjord is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 7.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 177 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Flekkefjord.
Flekkefjord in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Flekkefjord
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
ColdOctober: nights around 7°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in February (0°), the warmest in August (14°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to May, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 1 | 5° | 1° | 6.0° | 1.6 h | 17 | 174 |
| FebruaryFeb | 4 | 4° | 0° | 4.9° | 2.8 h | 15 | 137 |
| MarchMar | 13 | 6° | 1° | 4.7° | 4.6 h | 13 | 99 |
| AprilApr | 24 | 9° | 4° | 6.1° | 7.2 h | 11 | 74 |
| MayMay | 28 | 13° | 7° | 9.2° | 8.7 h | 12 | 87 |
| JuneJun | 28 | 16° | 11° | 12.6° | 8.7 h | 12 | 91 |
| JulyJul | 23 | 18° | 13° | 15.7° | 8.1 h | 14 | 117 |
| AugustAug | 18 | 19° | 14° | 17.1° | 7.0 h | 15 | 155 |
| SeptemberSep | 10 | 16° | 11° | 15.6° | 4.6 h | 15 | 160 |
| OctoberOct | 0 | 12° | 7° | 12.8° | 3.0 h | 18 | 207 |
| NovemberNov | 1 | 8° | 4° | 10.1° | 1.9 h | 18 | 186 |
| DecemberDec | 1 | 6° | 2° | 7.6° | 1.2 h | 17 | 177 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Flekkefjord
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 12.1 – 13.7 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Flekkefjord ranges from 4.7 °C in March to 17.1 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
From October to February the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 16.1 and 17.9 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 6.0° | 5.0° | 6.8° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 4.9° | 4.0° | 5.9° | cold |
| MarchMar | 4.7° | 4.0° | 5.5° | cold |
| AprilApr | 6.1° | 5.4° | 7.0° | cold |
| MayMay | 9.2° | 8.1° | 10.6° | cold |
| JuneJun | 12.6° | 11.3° | 14.2° | cold |
| JulyJul | 15.7° | 14.2° | 17.3° | cold |
| AugustAug | 17.1° | 16.1° | 17.9° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 15.6° | 14.7° | 16.3° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 12.8° | 12.1° | 13.7° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 10.1° | 8.9° | 11.5° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 7.6° | 6.2° | 9.0° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Flekkefjord
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.0 of 10.4 hours of daylight in Flekkefjord, 29 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Flekkefjord: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Flekkefjord has about 18 rainy days with 207 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Flekkefjord
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 1 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 6).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- over 2 h
- Fair skin
- over 2 h
- Light brown skin
- over 2 h
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Flekkefjord
How breezy and how cloudy Flekkefjord is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Flekkefjord typically peaks at 27 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it is that strong all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 73 % of the sky over Flekkefjord: mostly cloudy, with about 3.0 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Snow
Snow in Flekkefjord
When Flekkefjord is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Flekkefjord.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Flekkefjord
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Flekkefjord in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Flekkefjord has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 28) and its weakest during October half-term (score 0).
- 21
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 28
May half-term
May – Jun
PoorBest holidays
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 20
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 0
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 3.0 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 1
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 1.4 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 35 min
- Distance
- 880 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Norway
- Currency
- Norwegian Krone (NOK)
- Languages
- Norwegian, Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk
- Sockets
- Type C, F · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +47
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Flekkefjord vs Egersund
In October the holiday weather in Flekkefjord and Egersund is about equally good (score 0 vs 0). During the day it is about as warm in Egersund as in Flekkefjord. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Flekkefjord | Egersund |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 0 | 0 |
| Daytime high | 12° | 12° |
| Sea | 13° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 18 | 19 |
| Best time | Apr – Jun | May – Jun |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Norway in October: the best places
In October, Flekkefjord ranks 27 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Skien11°26
- 2Oslo10°12°25
- 3Kongsberg10°22
- 4Hønefoss10°22
- 5Bergen12°13°21
- 6Stavanger12°13°20
- 7Måløy11°12°19
- 8Florø11°12°18
- 27FlekkefjordThis page12°13°0
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Frequently asked questions about Flekkefjord
When is the best time to visit Flekkefjord?
The best time to visit Flekkefjord is from April to June. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Flekkefjord?
The sea temperature in Flekkefjord ranges from 4.7 °C in March to 17.1 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Flekkefjord in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 12.8 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Flekkefjord?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 19 °C and nights around 14 °C. February is the coolest month at 4 °C.
When does it rain most in Flekkefjord?
Rain is frequent from July to March; the wettest month is October with 207 mm. The driest month is April with 74 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Flekkefjord get?
Flekkefjord gets around 1,810 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 8.7 hours a day; in December there are 1.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Flekkefjord in?
Flekkefjord is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Flekkefjord?
A nonstop flight from London to Flekkefjord takes about 1 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 880 km.
Which school holidays are best for Flekkefjord?
Flekkefjord has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 28) and its weakest during October half-term (score 0). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 21, May half-term 28, summer holidays 20, October half-term 0, Christmas holidays 1.