Climate Overview
The climate in Sogndal is cool. The average annual temperature is 4°C and approximately 1559mm of precipitation falls per year. Sogndal receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Sogndal is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -7°C. Sogndal experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Sogndal vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 14°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -7°C and the daily average is -4°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Sogndal is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1559mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 130mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 187mm of rainfall. January and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 74mm. That's 113mm less than December, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Sogndal receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 496cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 108cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Sogndal is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.
Seasons
89 days until Summer
It is currently spring in Sogndal, which began on March 20, 2026. Sogndal 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 January near -7°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.
Spring
Temperatures range from -4 to 11°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 261mm for the season, averaging 87mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.
Summer
Temperatures range from 8 to 17°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 373mm across the season with a monthly average of 124mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.
Autumn
Temperatures range from -3 to 12°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 446mm across the season with a monthly average of 149mm. Expect around 89cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.
Winter
Temperatures range from -7 to -1°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 478mm across the season with a monthly average of 159mm. Expect around 291cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/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 Sogndal 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.
