Climate Overview
The climate in Hareid is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 2090mm of precipitation falls per year. Hareid receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Hareid is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to -2°C. Hareid experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Hareid sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -2°C to 17°C. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 14°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 0°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Hareid is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2090mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 174mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 235mm of rainfall. October and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 106mm. That's 128mm less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Hareid receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 439cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 97cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Hareid is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/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 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h 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 14km/h in winter, 12km/h in spring, 11km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.
Seasons
89 days until Summer
It is currently spring in Hareid, which began on March 20, 2026. Hareid 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 July at around 17°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -2°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.
Spring
Temperatures range from -2 to 12°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 387mm across the season with a monthly average of 129mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.
Summer
Temperatures range from 9 to 17°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 449mm across the season with a monthly average of 150mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.
Autumn
Temperatures range from 1 to 14°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 612mm across the season with a monthly average of 204mm. Expect around 53cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.
Winter
Temperatures range from -2 to 3°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 642mm across the season with a monthly average of 214mm. Expect around 263cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/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 Hareid 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.