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Østfold, Norway

Askim

Askim is a small town in Østfold, Norway. It has a population of about 15,629 (2025). The climate is classified as warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb), with warm summers, cold winters and precipitation in every season.

Now7°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population15,629
Local time03:57
59.58° N, 11.16° EElevation 136 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal codes1801–1803, 1807–1809 …
The year in Askimweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec17October
October: high / low10° / 3°
Rain this month110mm
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Askim at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month22°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-5°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

92 mm of rain

Driest monthFebruary

51 mm of rain

Monuments nearby9+

within 14 km

Weather in Askim

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
7°C

Rain · wind 12 km/h · humidity 99%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct10°3°2.6 mm
Sat24 Oct10°4°3 mm
Sun25 Oct9°5°23.2 mm
Mon26 Oct13°6°3 mm
Tue27 Oct13°5°6.7 mm
Wed28 Oct12°8°4.8 mm
Thu29 Oct13°5°
Fri30 Oct11°2°
Sat31 Oct8°5°0.5 mm

When to go to Askim

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score162126315665656454171416
High0°1°5°11°16°20°22°21°16°10°4°1°
Low-5°-5°-3°1°6°9°12°11°7°3°-1°-4°
Rain (mm)74515751628392899111010273
Wet days151211111515181813151514

What's on in Askim

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Askim

All monuments

More museums: Askim museum · Friluftsmuseet

Outdoors around Askim

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
Mysen RV ParkCamp sites
0.2 km
ØstfoldbadetWater parks
0.3 km
Olberg CampingCamp sites
1.2 km
PershyttaMountain huts
1.5 km
ArnetårnetViewpoints
1.6 km
Askim golfklubbGolf courses
1.6 km
Leirskallen skisenterSki area · 1 km of pistes · 1 lifts
36 km
Marikollen skisenterSki area · 2 lifts
38 km

Nature around Askim

Nature in Norway

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Norway seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Askim

Eclipses and meteor showers

Towns and villages around Askim

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Askim from above

Postal codes

1801–18031807–18091811–18151830–1833

Getting to Askim

Sandefjord Airport, TorpTRF
68 km
Oslo-Gardermoen International AirportOSL
68 km
Torsby AirportTYF
120 km
AskimRailway station
0.2 km
SpydebergRailway station
6.3 km
MysenRailway station
9.7 km

Places near Askim

Places with a climate like Askim

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Askim?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Askim.
What is the hottest month in Askim?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the coldest month in Askim?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 0°C and lows of -5°C.
What is the rainiest month in Askim?
July is the wettest month with about 92 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.
What is the postal code of Askim?
Askim has 15 postal codes: 1801–1803, 1807–1809, 1811–1815, 1830–1833.