Flåm, Norway: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Flåm, Norway? If you're planning to go to Flåm, the following is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Flåm, Norway

Based on the climate and weather in Flåm, the best time to go is July. See below for details.

Important essentials for Flåm, Norway

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Flåm, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

IMPORTANT COVID-19 ESSENTIALS

Other health necessities


  • Travel first aid kit

    This one is a excellent one.


  • Emergency rapid COVID-19 test

    U.S. residents can get them free here. Otherwise, you can buy them here.


  • Emergency motion sickness relief

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Activities for Flåm, Norway

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Flåm.

If you want to see the charming Flåm church, it's useful to wear modest clothing:

If you see Flåm railway museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

We also recommend these top tours in and around Flåm.

What to wear/what to pack for Flåm, Norway by month

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January

If you are traveling to Flåm in January, you will notice that it is frosty, extremely snowy and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about a third of the time and snow nearly every day this month. Daytime temperatures are in the low 30s F (single digits below 0 C).

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February

If you are traveling to Flåm in February, you will notice that it is frigid, extremely snowy and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about a third of the time and snow most days. Daytime temperatures are in the low 30s F (single digits below 0 C).

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March

In March, Flåm is frigid, extremely snowy and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the 30s F (single digits C) range. At night, lows are in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C). This is also a rainy time for Flåm, with several of the days of the month having rain. In March, humidity reaches as high as 70%.

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April

April here is pretty cool, somewhat snowy and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the high 30s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains about half of the time and snows about half of the time.

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May

May in Flåm is cold and extremely rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 40s F (single digits C). It tends to rain almost every day of the month. It also snows once in a while. With the colder weather comes lower humidity, which is in the 50% to 60% range on average.

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June

In June, Flåm is chilly and extremely rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the 50s F (low 10s C) and occasionally jump into the 60s F (high 10s C) range. At night, lows are in the 40s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for Flåm, with most of the days of the month having rain. In June, humidity reaches as high as 60%.

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July

If you are traveling to Flåm in July, you will notice that it is chilly and extremely rainy. Expect it to rain most days. Daytime temperatures are in the high 50s F (mid 10s C).

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August

If you vacation in Flåm during August, you may notice that it is cool and extremely rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the 50s F (low 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 40s F (single digits C). Humidity is generally between 60 and 70% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain almost every day.

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September

September in Flåm is brisk and extremely rainy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 40s F (single digits C), although night temperatures can dip into the low 30s F (single digits C).

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October

October in Flåm can be very chilly and extremely rainy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 40s F (single digits C), although night temperatures can dip into the low 30s F (single digits C).

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November

November in Flåm can be extremely cold, very snowy and very rainy. The rain/snow can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 30s F (single digits C).

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December

December can be extremely cold, extremely snowy and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the low 30s F (single digits below 0 C) during the day. It rains about a third of the time and snows most days.

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