AI-generatedRosendal at a glance
- Best time
- May, Jul
- Warmest month
- Jul · 21°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 16.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,580 h
- Rain a year
- 2,601 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 10 m
Climate in Rosendal
Rosendal has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 21 °C, while January is the coolest at 1 °C. With around 1,580 hours of sunshine a year, Rosendal is rather dull; May is the sunniest month with 8.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Rosendal
The best time to visit Rosendal is in May and in July. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 16.3 °C. The wettest month is October with 291 mm of precipitation.
Rosendal through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Rosendal in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 6–16 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 47 rainy days in all
Rosendal in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 19–21 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 52 rainy days in all
Rosendal in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 5–17 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 2.9 h of sun a day
- 55 rainy days in all
Rosendal in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 1–3 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 1.6 h of sun a day
- 56 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Nov – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Rosendal for you.
Your best months: June – August
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: May, July
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 4°
- Midday, 13:00: about 10°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 11°
- Evening, 20:00: about 8°
- Night, 23:00: about 6°
08:1318:31
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 07:47–09:11 · evening 17:32–18:56
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:30–07:47 · evening 18:56–19:13
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 Rosendal 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 8° at the end. The sea cools from 14° to 11°. The days get 2.6 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 14° | 8° |
| Night-time low | 5° | 1° |
| Sea | 14° | 11° |
| Daylight | 11.6 h | 8.9 h |
What is the weather like in Rosendal in October?
In October, Rosendal is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 12.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 291 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rosendal.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 18 min08:13 – 18:31
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 76 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 1 day1 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 %0 %
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 Rosendal
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Rosendal: score 22 against 0. In July, days are 10 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C warmer in July. July has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 0 | 22better |
| Daytime high | 11° | 21° |
| Night-time low | 3° | 11° |
| Sea | 12.6° | 14.9° |
| Sunshine | 2.8 h | 6.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 20 | 18better |
| Rainfall | 291 mm | 183 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Rosendal month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
0January1° · Sea 6° · 1.4 h
In January, Rosendal is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sea averages 6.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.4 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 19 days, totalling 258 mm; on about 11 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rosendal.
Rosendal in January1February3° · Sea 6° · 2.5 h
In February, Rosendal is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sea averages 5.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.5 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 17 days, totalling 231 mm; on about 11 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rosendal.
Rosendal in February6March6° · Sea 5° · 4.2 h
In March, Rosendal is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sea averages 5.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 186 mm. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rosendal.
Rosendal in March17April11° · Sea 6° · 6.8 h
In April, Rosendal is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 6.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 134 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rosendal.
Rosendal in April20May16° · Sea 9° · 8.0 h
In May, Rosendal is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 8.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 136 mm. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rosendal – and yet one of the best months here.
Rosendal in May18June19° · Sea 12° · 7.1 h
In June, Rosendal is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 12.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 156 mm. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rosendal.
Rosendal in June22July21° · Sea 15° · 6.4 h
In July, Rosendal is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 14.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 183 mm. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rosendal – and yet one of the best months here.
Rosendal in July17August20° · Sea 16° · 5.9 h
In August, Rosendal is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 16.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 229 mm. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rosendal.
Rosendal in August4September17° · Sea 15° · 4.1 h
In September, Rosendal is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 15.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 257 mm. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rosendal.
Rosendal in September0October11° · Sea 13° · 2.8 h
In October, Rosendal is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 12.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 291 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rosendal.
Rosendal in October0November5° · Sea 10° · 1.7 h
In November, Rosendal is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 10.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 257 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rosendal.
Rosendal in November0December2° · Sea 8° · 1.0 h
In December, Rosendal is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sea averages 8.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.0 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 19 days, totalling 283 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rosendal.
Rosendal 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 Rosendal
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
ColdOctober: nights around 3°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−5°), the warmest in July (11°). 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 | 0 | 1° | −5° | 6.3° | 1.4 h | 19 | 258 |
| FebruaryFeb | 1 | 3° | −5° | 5.5° | 2.5 h | 17 | 231 |
| MarchMar | 6 | 6° | −3° | 5.3° | 4.2 h | 17 | 186 |
| AprilApr | 17 | 11° | 1° | 6.4° | 6.8 h | 15 | 134 |
| MayMay | 20 | 16° | 5° | 8.8° | 8.0 h | 16 | 136 |
| JuneJun | 18 | 19° | 9° | 12.0° | 7.1 h | 15 | 156 |
| JulyJul | 22 | 21° | 11° | 14.9° | 6.4 h | 18 | 183 |
| AugustAug | 17 | 20° | 11° | 16.3° | 5.9 h | 18 | 229 |
| SeptemberSep | 4 | 17° | 8° | 15.1° | 4.1 h | 18 | 257 |
| OctoberOct | 0 | 11° | 3° | 12.6° | 2.8 h | 20 | 291 |
| NovemberNov | 0 | 5° | −2° | 10.1° | 1.7 h | 18 | 257 |
| DecemberDec | 0 | 2° | −4° | 8.0° | 1.0 h | 19 | 283 |
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 Rosendal
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 11.8 – 13.5 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Rosendal ranges from 5.3 °C in March to 16.3 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. 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 15.0 and 17.8 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 6.3° | 5.0° | 7.3° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 5.5° | 4.0° | 6.5° | cold |
| MarchMar | 5.3° | 4.3° | 6.3° | cold |
| AprilApr | 6.4° | 5.7° | 7.0° | cold |
| MayMay | 8.8° | 8.1° | 9.6° | cold |
| JuneJun | 12.0° | 10.8° | 13.4° | cold |
| JulyJul | 14.9° | 13.3° | 16.4° | cold |
| AugustAug | 16.3° | 15.0° | 17.8° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 15.1° | 14.2° | 16.0° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 12.6° | 11.8° | 13.5° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 10.1° | 8.9° | 11.2° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 8.0° | 6.7° | 9.2° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Rosendal
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 2.8 of 10.3 hours of daylight in Rosendal, 27 % 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 Rosendal: 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, Rosendal has about 20 rainy days with 291 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Rosendal
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 Rosendal
How breezy and how cloudy Rosendal 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 Rosendal typically peaks at 16 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 76 % of the sky over Rosendal: mostly cloudy, with about 2.8 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 Rosendal
When Rosendal 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, Rosendal has about 1 day with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 2 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 7 out of 100: hardly any.
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 Rosendal
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Rosendal 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.
Rosendal has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 20) and its weakest during October half-term (score 0).
- 14
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 20
May half-term
May – Jun
PoorBest holidays
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 19
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 0
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 2.8 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 0
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 2 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 1.2 h of sun a day
- 19 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 45 min
- Distance
- 1,030 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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Rosendal vs Bergen
In October the holiday weather in Rosendal and Bergen is about equally good (score 0 vs 0). During the day Bergen is 1 °C warmer than Rosendal. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Rosendal | Bergen |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 0 | 0 |
| Daytime high | 11° | 12° |
| Sea | 13° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 20 | 20 |
| Best time | May, Jul | May – Aug |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Norway in October: the best places
In October, Rosendal 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
- 27RosendalThis page11°13°0
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Frequently asked questions about Rosendal
When is the best time to visit Rosendal?
The best time to visit Rosendal is in May and in July. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Rosendal?
The sea temperature in Rosendal ranges from 5.3 °C in March to 16.3 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Rosendal in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 12.6 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Rosendal?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 21 °C and nights around 11 °C. January is the coolest month at 1 °C.
When does it rain most in Rosendal?
The wettest month is October with 291 mm of precipitation. The driest month is April with 134 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Rosendal get?
Rosendal gets around 1,580 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 8.0 hours a day; in December there are 1.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Rosendal in?
Rosendal is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Rosendal?
A nonstop flight from London to Rosendal takes about 1 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,030 km.
Which school holidays are best for Rosendal?
Rosendal has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 20) and its weakest during October half-term (score 0). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 14, May half-term 20, summer holidays 19, October half-term 0, Christmas holidays 0.