Swimming in Norway in august 2025 Sea temperature by city in august

In august in Norway swimming conditions vary by city. Details below:

Swimming in august in Oslo, Flekkefjord, Kristiansand, Sandefjord, Hidra island (Hidrasund), Arendal, Drammen, Drobak, Egersund, Farsund, Fredrikstad, Grimstad, Horten, Kragero, Larvik, Lillesand, Mandal, Moss, Porsgrunn, Risør, Søgne and Tønsberg is possible but the sea is generally cool. So though the sea temperature may sometimes reach 69°F, it can also go as low as 61°F. Note that the average is 65°F.

Swimming in august in Bergen, Stavanger, Skudeneshavn, Akrehamn, Bryne, Forde, Haugesund, Jorpeland, Leirvik, Odda, Olen, Sandnes, Storebo and Vigrestad is possible... with a wetsuit! Indeed, the water is cold at this time of year with an average temperature of 60°F (min: 55°F/max: 66°F).

Forget about swimming in Lofoten, Trondheim, Ålesund, Bodø, Narvik, Rorvik, Steinkjer, Hamn (Senja Island), Vagsoy Island, Vega islands, Andenes, Aure, Brattvag, Brekstad, Bronnoysund, Finnsnes, Floro, Hardbakke, Harstad, Kristiansund, Levanger, Maloy, Molde, Namsos, Nordfjordeid, Ornes, Rost, Sandnessjøen, Sistranda, Sortland, Steinsdalen, Stokmarknes, Straume, Sunndalsora, Svolvær and Ulsteinvik in august! The water temperature is freezing, reaching as low as 51°F (and only 59°F at the best of times). Our advice: plan on sightseeing, and don't bring your beach towel!