Gudvangen

Village · Aurland, 🇳🇴 Norway

Area 1 km²

Time zone Europe/Oslo

Gudvangen

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Gudvangen Essentials

Gudvangen serves as a primary hub for exploring the Nærøyfjord, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its 1,700-meter-high cliffs and narrow passages. This list covers the essential transit points for fjord cruises and regional bus connections, alongside natural landmarks like the 755-meter Kjelfossen waterfall. It also includes the Viking-themed Gudvangen Fjordtell, which offers regional cuisine within a village that historically served as a vital trading post and landing site at the head of the fjord.

Gudvangen — Map

Gudvangen — Map

Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Poor

1° (feels like -4°) · extremes -14°–6°
-4° at night
21 rainy days
0 sunny days
1 hour of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 0 · low
6 hours of daylight

Typical weather in February

Poor

2° (feels like -3°) · extremes -16°–6°
-4° at night
19 rainy days
2 sunny days
2 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 0 · low
9 hours of daylight

Typical weather in March

Poor

4° (feels like 0°) · extremes -12°–7°
-3° at night
20 rainy days
6 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 1 · low
11 hours of daylight

Typical weather in April

Poor

6° (feels like 3°) · extremes -5°–10°
1° at night
16 rainy days
11 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 3 · moderate
14 hours of daylight

Typical weather in May

Poor

12° (feels like 9°) · extremes 0°–21°
6° at night
17 rainy days
7 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 4 · moderate
17 hours of daylight

Typical weather in June

Good

18° (feels like 16°) · extremes 6°–25°
11° at night
19 rainy days
2 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 4 · moderate
19 hours of daylight

Typical weather in July

Good

20° · extremes 9°–27°
14° at night
22 rainy days
4 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
UV index 4 · moderate
18 hours of daylight

Typical weather in August

Good

19° · extremes 9°–25°
13° at night
21 rainy days
4 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
UV index 3 · moderate
16 hours of daylight

Typical weather in September

Fair

16° (feels like 14°) · extremes 5°–21°
10° at night
20 rainy days
4 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 2 · low
13 hours of daylight

Typical weather in October

Poor

10° (feels like 7°) · extremes -1°–15°
5° at night
21 rainy days
2 sunny days
2 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 1 · low
10 hours of daylight

Typical weather in November

Poor

4° (feels like 0°) · extremes -11°–10°
0° at night
20 rainy days
0 sunny days
1 hour of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 0 · low
7 hours of daylight

Typical weather in December

Poor

2° (feels like -3°) · extremes -14°–7°
-3° at night
21 rainy days
0 sunny days
1 hour of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 0 · low
5 hours of daylight

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Norwegian Krone NOK kr · Card payments · Widely accepted
Electricity: Type C / Type F
230 V · 50 Hz

Languages: Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +47

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