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Akershus, Norway

Holmsbu

Holmsbu is a locality in Akershus, Norway, close to the sea. It has a population of about 265 (2025). The climate is classified as warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb), with warm summers, cold winters and precipitation in every season.

Now10°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population265
Local time17:22
59.56° N, 10.43° EElevation 8 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code3484
The year in Holmsbuweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec18October
October: high / low10° / 4°
Rain this month108mm
Sea this month12°
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Holmsbu at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month23°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-5°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

83 mm of rain

Driest monthFebruary

51 mm of rain

Warmest sea18°C

August

Monuments nearby10+

within 15 km

Weather in Holmsbu

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

14-day forecast
10°C

Rain · wind 17 km/h · humidity 89%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct11°6°12.3 mm
Sun25 Oct11°6°40.4 mm
Mon26 Oct13°6°1.4 mm
Tue27 Oct14°6°11.3 mm
Wed28 Oct12°7°
Thu29 Oct13°5°
Fri30 Oct12°5°
Sat31 Oct10°5°
Sun1 Nov8°6°1 mm
Mon2 Nov8°6°2 mm

When to go to Holmsbu

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score172326345965656459181516
High0°2°6°11°17°20°23°22°17°10°5°1°
Low-5°-5°-2°2°7°11°13°12°9°4°0°-4°
Rain (mm)71515952596983958810810370
Wet days141211111414181713151514
Sea4°3°3°6°11°15°18°18°15°12°9°6°

What's on in Holmsbu

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

Monuments and museums in Holmsbu

All monuments

More museums: Kystsamlingen · Støa

Outdoors around Holmsbu

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
SkånevetanViewpoints · 149 m
1 km
TrulsestrandaSurf spots
1.2 km
Soon GolfbaneGolf courses
1.2 km
KarljohansvernSurf spots
2.1 km
Solbergstøa camping og hytterCamp sites
2.2 km
Panorama RoadViewpoints
2.3 km
Høgås alpinsenterSki area · 1 km of pistes · 2 lifts
12 km
MøkkalassaDive site
16 km

Nature around Holmsbu

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 Holmsbu

Eclipses and meteor showers

Towns and villages around Holmsbu

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

Holmsbu from above

Postal code

3484

Getting to Holmsbu

Sandefjord Airport, TorpTRF
43 km
Oslo-Gardermoen International AirportOSL
80 km
Torsby AirportTYF
158 km
HolmestrandRailway station
10 km
KamboRailway station
18 km
VestbyRailway station
19 km
Verket ferjekaiSvelvik
5.9 km
VerketFerry port
5.9 km

Places near Holmsbu

Places with a climate like Holmsbu

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Holmsbu?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Holmsbu.
What is the hottest month in Holmsbu?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Holmsbu?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 0°C and lows of -5°C.
What is the rainiest month in Holmsbu?
July is the wettest month with about 83 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Holmsbu?
The sea is warmest in August at about 18°C and coolest in February at about 3°C.
What is the postal code of Holmsbu?
The postal code of Holmsbu is 3484.