Climate Insights for Tvedestrand

The climate in Tvedestrand is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 1148mm of precipitation falls per year. Tvedestrand receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Tvedestrand 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 January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to -1°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 112cm accumulating over the season.

Temperatures in Tvedestrand vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 17°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -1°C and the daily average is 1°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.

Tvedestrand is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1148mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 96mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 133mm of rainfall. October and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 48mm. That's 86mm less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 112cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 33cm.

Tvedestrand is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 23km/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 26km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 21km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/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 25km/h in winter, 22km/h in spring, 21km/h in summer, 24km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Tvedestrand, which began on March 20, 2026. Tvedestrand 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 20°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -1°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Tvedestrand is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 86mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -1°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Tvedestrand 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.