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Buskerud, Norway

Geilo

Geilo is a village in Buskerud, Norway, 800 m above sea level. It has a population of about 2,623 (2025). The climate is classified as subarctic (Köppen Dfc), with warm summers, cold winters and precipitation in every season.

Now2°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population2,623
Local time06:51
60.53° N, 8.21° EElevation 800 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
Postal code3580
The year in Geiloweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec16October
October: high / low4° / -2°
Rain this month108mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Geilo at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month17°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-9°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

117 mm of rain

Driest monthApril

56 mm of rain

Monuments nearby4+

within 11 km

Weather in Geilo

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

14-day forecast
2°C

Rain · wind 22 km/h · humidity 100%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct4°1°21.2 mm
Mon26 Oct5°0°2.6 mm
Tue27 Oct7°1°6.7 mm
Wed28 Oct5°3°1 mm
Thu29 Oct4°-1°
Fri30 Oct3°-2°
Sat31 Oct3°-2°4.9 mm
Sun1 Nov4°-1°
Mon2 Nov7°2°

When to go to Geilo

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score171818262344595023161618
High-3°-2°0°4°9°14°17°16°11°4°0°-2°
Low-9°-9°-8°-4°1°5°8°7°3°-2°-6°-8°
Rain (mm)905966567494117120971089275
Wet days171514111519222017201818

What's on in Geilo

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

Monuments and museums in Geilo

All monuments

More museums: Dagali museum · Hol bygdemuseum

Outdoors around Geilo

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
Geilolia HøydeparkClimbing
1.4 km
Øen Turistsenter og Geilo VandrerhjemCamp sites
2.1 km
Hakkesetstølen FjellstuguMountain huts · 1,050 m
3.6 km
Birkelund CampingCamp sites
3.6 km
UrundbergetViewpoints
3.7 km
HivjufossenViewpoints
4.8 km
Ski GeiloSki area · 33 km of pistes · 20 lifts
2.2 km
Hallingskarvet skisenterSki area · 6 km of pistes · 2 lifts
16 km
Skarslia Ski- og AkesenterSki area · 2 km of pistes · 2 lifts
18 km
Ål skisenterSki area · 10 km of pistes · 3 lifts
23 km

Nature around Geilo

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 Geilo

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Geilo

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Geilo

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

Geilo from above

Postal code

3580

Getting to Geilo

Oslo-Gardermoen International AirportOSL
164 km
Bergen Airport, FleslandBGO
166 km
Stord Airport, SørstokkenSRP
179 km
GeiloRailway station
0.1 km
UstaosetRailway station
9.7 km
HaugastølRailway station
19 km
RaggsteindalenSyregarden
25 km
SyregardenRaggsteindalen
25 km

Places near Geilo

Places with a climate like Geilo

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Geilo?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Geilo.
What is the hottest month in Geilo?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the coldest month in Geilo?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of -3°C and lows of -9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Geilo?
July is the wettest month with about 117 mm of precipitation on 22 wet days.
What is the postal code of Geilo?
The postal code of Geilo is 3580.