Climate Overview
The climate in Ålesund Airport, Vigra is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 2195mm of precipitation falls per year. Ålesund Airport, Vigra receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Ålesund Airport, Vigra is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 0°C. Ålesund Airport, Vigra experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Ålesund Airport, Vigra sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 0°C to 15°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 15°C with a mean of 14°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 0°C and an average of 2°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Ålesund Airport, Vigra is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2195mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 183mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 274mm of rainfall. September and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 98mm. That's 175mm less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Ålesund Airport, Vigra receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 231cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 55cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Ålesund Airport, Vigra is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 24km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 29km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 20km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 9km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 28km/h in winter, 24km/h in spring, 21km/h in summer, 25km/h in autumn.
Seasons
89 days until Summer
It is currently spring in Ålesund Airport, Vigra, which began on March 20, 2026. Ålesund Airport, Vigra is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 15°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 0°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.
Spring
Temperatures range from 1 to 10°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 378mm across the season with a monthly average of 126mm. Winds are moderate at around 24km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.
Summer
Temperatures range from 10 to 15°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 427mm across the season with a monthly average of 142mm. Winds are moderate at around 21km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.
Autumn
Temperatures range from 3 to 13°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 729mm across the season with a monthly average of 243mm. Expect around 20cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 25km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.
Winter
Temperatures range from 0 to 4°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 661mm across the season with a monthly average of 220mm. Expect around 144cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are strong, averaging 28km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ålesund Airport, Vigra based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.
