Jostedalsbreen, Norway: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to Jostedalsbreen, Norway? If you're planning to go to Jostedalsbreen, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

When to go to Jostedalsbreen, Norway

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

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

January

January in Jostedalsbreen is unbearably cold, extremely snowy and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 10s F (single digits below 0 C). It tends to rain regularly.

It also snows nearly every day this month. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 70% to 80% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

Umbrella
Thermal undergarments
Waterproof boots
Insulated boots
Multiple layer jacket shell
Very heavy socks
Pajamas, such as sweats
Waterproof coat
Gloves
Fleeces
Sweaters
If you plan to ski, ski equipment
Scarf

February

Traveling to Jostedalsbreen 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 high 20s F (single digits below 0 C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Gloves
Very heavy socks
Thermal undergarments
Waterproof boots
If you plan to ski, ski equipment
Sweaters
Insulated boots
Fleeces
Umbrella
Multiple layer jacket shell
Pajamas, such as sweats
Scarf
Waterproof coat

March

March in Jostedalsbreen is freezing, extremely snowy and somewhat rainy. The rain/snow can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C) to 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Gloves or mittens
If you plan to ski, ski equipment
Waterproof coat
Warm pants or jeans
Sweaters
Umbrella
Cold weather footwear
Heavy socks
Waterproof boots
Heavy jacket

April

In April, Jostedalsbreen is pretty cool, somewhat snowy and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 40s F (single digits C) range. At night, lows are in the low 30s F (single digits below 0 C).

This is also a rainy time for Jostedalsbreen, with several of the days of the month having rain. In April, humidity reaches as high as 60%.

What to wear/what to pack:

Jacket or coat
Waterproof coat
Socks
Umbrella
Standard footwear
Fleeces
Light gloves or mittens
Waterproof boots
If you plan to ski, ski equipment
Warm pants or jeans

May

If you vacation in Jostedalsbreen during May, you are likely to find that it can be very chilly 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 low 30s F (single digits C).

Humidity is generally between 50 and 60% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain almost every day of the month and snow once in a while.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof footwear
Light gloves or mittens
Umbrella
Socks
Warm pants or jeans
Waterproof luggage
Rain coat
Standard footwear
Fleeces
Jacket or coat

June

June for Jostedalsbreen can be chilly and extremely rainy. Temperatures average in the low 60s F (high 10s C) during the day. It rains almost every day of the month.

What to wear/what to pack:

Light jacket or fleece
Waterproof footwear
Standard footwear
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Rain coat
Dresses
Waterproof luggage
Umbrella
Socks
Long skirts
Pants or jeans

July

July in Jostedalsbreen can be chilly and extremely rainy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 50s F (low 10s C) to 60s F (high 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Dresses
Waterproof luggage
Light jacket or fleece
Long skirts
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Rain coat
Umbrella
Pants or jeans
Standard footwear
Socks
Waterproof footwear

August

August is cool and extremely rainy. Temperatures average in the low 60s F (high 10s C) during the day. It rains almost every day of the month.

What to wear/what to pack:

Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Long skirts
Socks
Standard footwear
Rain coat
Pants or jeans
Dresses
Waterproof footwear
Umbrella
Waterproof luggage
Light jacket or fleece

September

September for Jostedalsbreen is pretty cool and extremely rainy. Temperatures average in the low 50s F (low 10s C) during the day. It rains nearly every day this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

Rain coat
Waterproof luggage
Pants or jeans
Standard footwear
Umbrella
Socks
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Long skirts
Waterproof footwear
Light jacket or fleece
Dresses

October

If you visit Jostedalsbreen during October, you are likely to find that it can be brisk and extremely rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the 40s F (single digits C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 30s F (single digits C).

Humidity is generally between 70 and 80% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain most days and snow about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Fleeces
Socks
Light gloves or mittens
Waterproof footwear
Standard footwear
Warm pants or jeans
Umbrella
Rain coat
Waterproof luggage
Jacket or coat

November

November here is freezing, very snowy and very rainy. Temperatures average in the 30s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains about half of the time and snows about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Cold weather footwear
Waterproof boots
Umbrella
Waterproof coat
Warm pants or jeans
Heavy jacket
Gloves or mittens
Sweaters
Heavy socks
If you plan to ski, ski equipment

December

December in this region can be extremely cold, extremely snowy and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C) during the day. It rains 5-10 days this month and snows most days.

What to wear/what to pack:

Umbrella
Sweaters
Warm pants or jeans
Waterproof boots
Gloves or mittens
Heavy jacket
Cold weather footwear
Waterproof coat
Heavy socks
If you plan to ski, ski equipment

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Jostedalsbreen, Norway

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

A plug adadpter that supports outlet types C and F
A SIM card that works in Jostedalsbreen
Appropriate museum wear

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