Vestfold, Norway
Barkåker
Barkåker is a village in Vestfold, Norway, close to the sea. It has a population of about 1,849 (2025). The climate is classified as warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb), with warm summers, cold winters and precipitation in every season.
Now11°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population1,849
Local time19:12
59.32° N, 10.39° EElevation 53 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code3157October: high / low11° / 5°
Rain this month129mm
Sea this month12°
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Barkåker at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:13 · 17:549 h 41 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 16:49Northern lights tonightPossible low on the horizonKp needed: 2.4Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month21°C
Average high in July
Coolest month-3°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthAugust
102 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
56 mm of rain
Warmest sea18°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 15 km
Weather in Barkåker
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
11°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 17 km/h · humidity 87%
Today22 Oct12°9°13.6 mm
Fri23 Oct11°6°8.3 mm
Sat24 Oct11°6°8.9 mm
Sun25 Oct11°7°32.5 mm
Mon26 Oct13°8°
Tue27 Oct13°6°1 mm
Wed28 Oct13°10°17.1 mm
Thu29 Oct15°7°
Fri30 Oct12°6°
Sat31 Oct11°8°
When to go to Barkåker
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 17 | 22 | 28 | 30 | 54 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 56 | 21 | 16 | 16 |
| High | 1° | 2° | 5° | 10° | 15° | 19° | 21° | 21° | 16° | 11° | 6° | 2° |
| Low | -3° | -3° | -1° | 3° | 7° | 11° | 14° | 13° | 10° | 5° | 2° | -2° |
| Rain (mm) | 82 | 56 | 66 | 59 | 66 | 73 | 90 | 102 | 100 | 129 | 121 | 83 |
| Wet days | 15 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
| Sea | 4° | 3° | 3° | 6° | 11° | 15° | 18° | 18° | 15° | 12° | 9° | 6° |
What's on in Barkåker
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Barkåker
Outdoors around Barkåker
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Høyt Under Taket TønsbergClimbing
0.8 kmNøtterøy golfklubbGolf courses
1.2 kmFeskjærSurf spots
1.6 kmRørestrand CampingCamp sites
2.1 kmBorre GolfbaneGolf courses
2.1 kmNice view to the lakeViewpoints
2.5 kmHøgås alpinsenterSki area · 1 km of pistes · 2 lifts
24 kmNature around Barkåker
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Norway seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Barkåker
Towns and villages around Barkåker
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Vestre Ekeberg0.7 kmNauen1.8 kmÅs3 kmRom3.4 kmHem3.5 kmÅs Sør3.5 kmFresti3.6 kmOseberg3.7 kmBasberg4.2 kmAulilund4.4 kmJarlsberg4.5 kmHassum4.8 kmAulerød5 kmHogsnes5.2 kmSem5.3 kmSaltkopp5.6 kmDøsserød5.6 kmAdamsrød5.6 kmBjelland5.7 kmGreinveien5.7 kmTem5.7 kmTønsberg5.8 kmKnatten5.8 kmPresterød5.9 kmMellem Hesby5.9 kmTufta6 kmBøeng6 kmMarkebu6 kmVolden6.1 kmUndrumsdal6.2 kmKlopp6.2 kmBrekketoppen6.4 kmLangerød6.4 kmBasbergrønningen6.5 kmTeigen6.7 kmRåel6.8 kmÅsheim6.8 kmBø S6.8 kmRakkevik6.8 kmGårdbo6.9 kmGauterød6.9 kmRingshaug6.9 kmÅs7 kmTolvsrød7 kmBekkejordet7.1 kmVenås Nord7.1 kmSkogly7.2 kmBruaåsen7.8 kmTeigen8 kmBø8.1 kmBogen8.2 kmKlopp8.3 kmTykkemark8.6 kmRamnes8.7 kmHusvik8.8 kmBergshaugen9 kmBerg Mellom9.1 kmTangen9.2 kmHengsrud9.3 kmRevetal9.3 kmTuftekroken9.4 kmBergsåsen9.4 kmBrotthenget9.4 kmBergåsen9.5 kmTinghaug9.8 kmHusøy10 kmBloksberg10 kmÅmot11 kmDal11 kmSørby Østre12 kmÅs12 kmBrekkeåsen12 kmVåle12 kmLefsaker12 kmFjellborg13 kmKirkevoll13 kmSkinnene13 kmHotvet13 kmSøby13 kmSolvoll Pleiehjem13 km
Barkåker from above
Around Barkåker39 places to see, do and reach nearby
AkersvannetNature8.6 kmAdalstjernNature6.3 kmBorrevannetNature11 kmFlaskefossNature3.7 kmFærder National ParkNature20 kmGoksjøNature22 kmNøtterøyNature12 kmBastøyNature10 kmSkibergfjelletMountain38 kmVestfjelletMountain38 kmPrest-SlettåsenMountain39 kmVarden, VestfoldMountain30 kmStikkvannskollenMountain35 kmGaldhøpiggen, VestfoldMountain34 kmHøgås alpinsenterSki area24 kmTønsberg CathedralMonument5.6 kmSlagen ChurchMonument3.4 kmArnadal ChurchMonument8.5 kmSkoppum stationMonument8.2 kmFon ChurchMonument15 kmBorre ChurchMonument8.1 kmUndrumsdal ChurchMonument6.0 kmVallø ChurchMonument8.7 kmRoyal Norwegian Navy MuseumMuseum13 kmHNoMS NarvikMuseum13 kmEdvard Munchs houseMuseum5.8 kmHaugar Vestfold kunstmuseumMuseum5.8 kmMidgard Viking CentreMuseum8.6 kmTønsbergStation5.3 kmStokkeStation12 kmHolmestrandStation20 kmHortenFerry port12 kmVestre Bolæren, JensesundFerry port14 kmTønsbergPlace5.8 kmSandefjordPlace23 kmStokkePlace12 kmSemPlace5.3 kmRyggebyenPlace21 kmMelsomvikPlace11 km
Postal code
3157
Getting to Barkåker
Sandefjord Airport, TorpTRF
16 kmOslo-Gardermoen International AirportOSL
105 kmTrollhättan-Vänersborg AirportTHN
158 kmTønsbergRailway station
5.3 kmStokkeRailway station
12 kmHolmestrandRailway station
20 kmHortenMoss
12 kmVestre Bolæren, JensesundØstre Bolæren, Hovedkai
14 kmPlaces near Barkåker
Places with a climate like Barkåker
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Barkåker?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Barkåker.
What is the hottest month in Barkåker?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Barkåker?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 1°C and lows of -3°C.
What is the rainiest month in Barkåker?
August is the wettest month with about 102 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Barkåker?
The sea is warmest in August at about 18°C and coolest in February at about 3°C.
What is the postal code of Barkåker?
The postal code of Barkåker is 3157.