Climate Overview
The climate in Leirvik is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 2713mm of precipitation falls per year. Leirvik receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Leirvik 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 2°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 103cm accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Leirvik sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 2°C to 16°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 16°C with a mean of 15°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 3°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Leirvik is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2713mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 226mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 354mm of rainfall. December and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 100mm. That's 253mm less than September, 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 103cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 31cm.
Wind
Leirvik is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/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 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Seasons
93 days until Autumn
It is currently summer in Leirvik, which began on June 21, 2026. Leirvik 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 16°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 2°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.
Spring
Temperatures range from 2 to 11°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 383mm across the season with a monthly average of 128mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.
Summer
Temperatures range from 12 to 16°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 634mm across the season with a monthly average of 211mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.
Autumn
Temperatures range from 5 to 14°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 915mm across the season with a monthly average of 305mm. Expect around 8cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.
Winter
Temperatures range from 2 to 6°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 780mm across the season with a monthly average of 260mm. Expect around 71cm 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 Leirvik 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.
