Telemark, Norway
Langesund
Langesund is a locality in Telemark, Norway, close to the sea. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now9°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time10:36
59.00° N, 9.75° EElevation 5 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal codes3970, 3993–3994October: high / low11° / 7°
Rain this month127mm
Sea this month12°
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Langesund at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:17 · 17:559 h 38 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous90% · Moonrise 16:51Northern lights tonightPossible low on the horizonKp needed: 2.6Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month20°C
Average high in July
Coolest month-1°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthAugust
96 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
51 mm of rain
Warmest sea18°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 15 km
Weather in Langesund
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
9°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 6 km/h · humidity 92%
Today23 Oct12°8°5.9 mm
Sat24 Oct11°8°17.9 mm
Sun25 Oct11°9°35.8 mm
Mon26 Oct13°9°1.5 mm
Tue27 Oct14°8°6.2 mm
Wed28 Oct13°10°5.4 mm
Thu29 Oct14°8°
Fri30 Oct11°4°
Sat31 Oct9°6°0.5 mm
When to go to Langesund
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 | 20 | 26 | 29 | 45 | 65 | 66 | 65 | 54 | 23 | 17 | 17 |
| High | 3° | 3° | 5° | 9° | 14° | 18° | 20° | 20° | 16° | 11° | 7° | 4° |
| Low | -1° | -2° | 0° | 3° | 8° | 12° | 15° | 14° | 11° | 7° | 3° | 0° |
| Rain (mm) | 81 | 51 | 67 | 51 | 67 | 65 | 79 | 96 | 96 | 127 | 110 | 78 |
| Wet days | 16 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
| Sea | 5° | 3° | 4° | 6° | 11° | 15° | 17° | 18° | 15° | 12° | 9° | 6° |
What's on in Langesund
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Langesund
1 km
Figgjeskjær tåkeklokkeBuilt 1911
13 km
Tanum Church, StavernBuilt 1100
14 km
Herøya ChurchBuilt 1957
15 km
FritzøehusBuilt 1865
6.2 km
Brevik ChurchBuilt 1963
5.4 km
Stathelle ChurchBuilt 1964Museum6.5 km
Brevik BymuseumMore museums: Bamble Kystmuseum
Outdoors around Langesund
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
LyngliafjelletViewpoints
0.2 kmOmrestrandaSurf spots
0.9 kmOmlidstranda CampingCamp sites
1.4 kmOmlidstrandaSurf spots
1.4 kmMølenViewpoints
2 kmMule VardeMountain huts
2.2 kmSiljan skisenterSki area · 1 lifts
31 kmNature around Langesund
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Norway seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Langesund
Fossil sites near this town
Fossil sites: 3 · 1 km
Ordovician · 3
Formations around the town
Trilobites · 4Encrinurus, Toxochasmops (Toxochasmops), Flexicalymene, Primaspis
Towns and villages around Langesund
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Kjærvik0.9 kmBratten1 kmNustad eiendom1.5 kmHydal1.9 kmFagerheim2 kmRogn2.8 kmRognstranda2.8 kmKruk3.4 kmEiksstrand4.3 kmEiksrønningen4.3 kmKjellestadjordene5.2 kmBrevikstranda5.8 kmBrekke6 kmÅby6.4 kmRugtvedtmyra6.4 kmStathelle6.6 kmBreidvik6.8 kmFinndal7.9 kmTrosby8.5 kmKjønnøya9.8 kmHerum10 kmKjørstad10 kmBamle11 kmBotten11 kmSurtedal11 kmFeset12 kmAsdal12 kmValle13 kmSkogen13 kmTråk15 km
Langesund from above
Around Langesund34 places to see, do and reach nearby
HallevannetNature10 kmHaukedalsvannetNature9.2 kmTorpevannetNature7.0 kmJomfruland national parkNature17 kmFarrisNature20 kmNumedalslågenNature18 kmSandøya, TelemarkNature5.9 kmHåøya, TelemarkNature4.9 kmVarden, VestfoldMountain30 kmSiljefjellakslaMountain38 kmStore ValefjellMountain31 kmSkjellarlitoppenMountain37 kmGaldhøpiggen, VestfoldMountain21 kmSandvannkollenMountain29 kmSiljan skisenterSki area31 kmFiggjeskjær tåkeklokkeMonument1.0 kmTanum Church, StavernMonument13 kmHerøya ChurchMonument14 kmFritzøehusMonument15 kmBrevik ChurchMonument6.2 kmStathelle ChurchMonument5.4 kmOld Berg ChurchMonument9.8 kmLangangen ChurchMonument10 kmBrevik BymuseumMuseum6.5 kmPorsgrunnStation16 kmLarvikStation17 kmLangesundFerry port0.1 kmSmietangen, LangesundFerry port0.2 kmSkienPlace25 kmLarvikPlace17 kmPorsgrunnPlace16 kmStavernPlace16 kmKragerøPlace24 kmHerrePlace16 km
Postal codes
39703993–3994
Getting to Langesund
Sandefjord Airport, TorpTRF
36 kmKristiansand AirportKRS
131 kmOslo-Gardermoen International AirportOSL
153 kmPorsgrunnRailway station
16 kmLarvikRailway station
17 kmLangesundFerry port
0.1 kmSmietangen, LangesundFerry port
0.2 kmPlaces near Langesund
Places with a climate like Langesund
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Langesund?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Langesund.
What is the hottest month in Langesund?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the coldest month in Langesund?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Langesund?
August is the wettest month with about 96 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Langesund?
The sea is warmest in August at about 18°C and coolest in February at about 3°C.
What is the postal code of Langesund?
Langesund has 3 postal codes: 3970, 3993–3994.