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

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

Swimming in july in Oslo, Sandefjord, Arendal, Drammen, Drobak, Fredrikstad, Grimstad, Horten, Kragero, Larvik, Moss, Porsgrunn, Risør and Tønsberg is possible but the sea is generally cool. So though the sea temperature may sometimes reach 67°F, it can also go as low as 60°F. Note that the average is 64°F.

Swimming in july in Stavanger, Flekkefjord, Kristiansand, Hidra island (Hidrasund), Bryne, Egersund, Farsund, Jorpeland, Leirvik, Lillesand, Mandal, Odda, Sandnes, Søgne 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: 56°F/max: 64°F).

Forget about swimming in Bergen, Lofoten, Trondheim, Ålesund, Bodø, Narvik, Rorvik, Steinkjer, Hamn (Senja Island), Skudeneshavn, Vagsoy Island, Vega islands, Akrehamn, Andenes, Aure, Brattvag, Brekstad, Bronnoysund, Finnsnes, Floro, Forde, Hardbakke, Harstad, Haugesund, Kristiansund, Levanger, Maloy, Molde, Namsos, Nordfjordeid, Olen, Ornes, Rost, Sandnessjøen, Sistranda, Sortland, Steinsdalen, Stokmarknes, Storebo, Straume, Sunndalsora, Svolvær and Ulsteinvik in july! The water temperature is freezing, reaching as low as 55°F (and only 61°F at the best of times). Our advice: plan on sightseeing, and don't bring your beach towel!