Vestfold, Norway
Larvik
Larvik is a town in Vestfold, Norway, close to the sea. It has a population of about 27,661 (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
Population27,661
Local time20:43
59.05° N, 10.04° EElevation 49 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal codes3251–3259, 3262–3264 …October: high / low11° / 6°
Rain this month133mm
Sea this month12°
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Larvik at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:13 · 17:569 h 43 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 16:50Northern 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-2°C
Average low in February
Wettest monthAugust
104 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
56 mm of rain
Warmest sea18°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 14 km
Weather in Larvik
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
11°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 20 km/h · humidity 80%
Today22 Oct13°9°18.4 mm
Fri23 Oct11°9°9.2 mm
Sat24 Oct11°7°13.9 mm
Sun25 Oct11°9°27.7 mm
Mon26 Oct13°9°
Tue27 Oct13°8°1.2 mm
Wed28 Oct13°11°16.6 mm
Thu29 Oct15°9°
Fri30 Oct12°5°
Sat31 Oct11°9°
When to go to Larvik
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 | 48 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 55 | 21 | 16 | 17 |
| High | 2° | 2° | 5° | 9° | 14° | 18° | 20° | 20° | 16° | 11° | 6° | 3° |
| Low | -2° | -2° | 0° | 3° | 8° | 12° | 14° | 14° | 11° | 6° | 3° | 0° |
| Rain (mm) | 83 | 57 | 70 | 56 | 68 | 69 | 85 | 104 | 97 | 133 | 114 | 84 |
| Wet days | 15 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
| Sea | 5° | 3° | 4° | 6° | 11° | 15° | 17° | 18° | 15° | 12° | 9° | 6° |
What's on in Larvik
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Larvik
2.5 km
FritzøehusBuilt 1865
0.4 km
Larvik station
1.5 km
Langestrand ChurchBuilt 1818
5 km
Tanum Church, StavernBuilt 1100
11 km
Svenner LighthouseBuilt 1874
6.9 km
MinnehallenBuilt 1926
Museum1 km
Larvik MuseumMuseum0.6 km
Larvik sjøfartsmuseumMore museums: Herregården · Kaupang Midgardsenteret
Outdoors around Larvik
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
OmrestrandaSurf spots
0.9 kmOmlidstranda CampingCamp sites
1.4 kmBulder og BrakClimbing
1.5 kmHvittensandSurf spots
2.2 kmBentsrødGolf courses
3 kmLavvolandTheme parks
3.1 kmSiljan skisenterSki area · 1 lifts
33 kmNature around Larvik
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Norway seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Larvik
Towns and villages around Larvik
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Borgejordet0.9 kmLovisenlund1 kmByskogen1.1 kmTagtvet1.6 kmHovland1.6 kmTenvik1.8 kmBjørndalen1.9 kmKatteberget2 kmFaret2.3 kmTorstvet2.3 kmNordby2.4 kmRøberg2.4 kmGloppeåsen Vest2.4 kmHeggdal2.4 kmSteinsnes2.5 kmTorstvetlia2.5 kmSvartlægda2.5 kmMellomhagen2.5 kmGloppeåsen Øst2.6 kmBentsrød2.6 kmHalsen2.6 kmRøykeriet2.6 kmGloppeparken2.7 kmFredenshavn2.8 kmHagalia2.8 kmDammen3 kmBikkjeglova3.1 kmBergslien3.1 kmBrekkeåsen3.2 kmBergeåsen3.2 kmTveitane3.2 kmGrøttinglia3.3 kmVassvik3.3 kmBergeskogen3.3 kmKverken3.5 kmRekkevik3.6 kmØvre Dreng3.6 kmDreng Øvre3.6 kmJordet3.7 kmFossane3.7 kmRekkevikåsen3.7 kmUglesåsen3.7 kmFranklinodden3.7 kmKleiva3.8 kmHolmejordet3.8 kmMinde3.8 kmTronsrød3.8 kmNedre Dreng3.9 kmDreng Nedre3.9 kmUlleberg3.9 kmGjerstad3.9 kmTømmeråsen4 kmBakkane4 kmKongsbakkåsen4 kmGonsåsen4.1 kmAgnes4.1 kmKaupangåsen4.1 kmBergane4.1 kmStallberget4.2 kmSolli4.2 kmGon4.3 kmHummermyra4.3 kmStokkeskog4.4 kmKaupang Søndre4.4 kmFrenvik4.4 kmFagerholt4.4 kmMellomhummeren4.4 kmMergelbakken4.4 kmSkovly4.5 kmSteinodden4.5 kmSkautvet4.5 kmTanum4.5 kmRepskollen4.5 kmVahuset4.5 kmØdegården4.5 kmVerven4.6 kmKlova4.6 kmBrua4.6 kmFløyberget4.6 kmVarden4.6 km
Larvik from above
Around Larvik37 places to see, do and reach nearby
NumedalslågenNature2.1 kmHallevannetNature7.6 kmTorpevannetNature11 kmAbyfossNature3.9 kmFarrisNature15 kmGoksjøNature14 kmGranholmen, VestfoldNature11 kmStavernsøyaNature7.0 kmVarden, VestfoldMountain25 kmGaldhøpiggen, VestfoldMountain18 kmJordstøypMountain16 kmHulløyknutenMountain40 kmSiljan skisenterSki area33 kmFritzøehusMonument2.5 kmLarvik stationMonument0.4 kmLangestrand ChurchMonument1.5 kmTanum Church, StavernMonument5.0 kmSvenner LighthouseMonument11 kmMinnehallenMonument6.9 kmStavernsodden LighthouseMonument7.4 kmOld Berg ChurchMonument9.4 kmLarvik MuseumMuseum1.0 kmLarvik sjøfartsmuseumMuseum0.6 kmSandefjord MuseumMuseum14 kmVestfold MuseumsMuseum12 kmSkulpturparken «Poseidon»Museum14 kmLarvikStation0.4 kmSandefjordStation14 kmPorsgrunnStation24 kmVestre BryggeFerry port0.6 kmLarvikFerry port1.4 kmSandefjordPlace14 kmPorsgrunnPlace24 kmStavernPlace5.9 kmStokkePlace24 kmTjømePlace21 kmBrevikPlace19 km
Postal codes
3251–32593262–326432693285
Getting to Larvik
Sandefjord Airport, TorpTRF
20 kmOslo-Gardermoen International AirportOSL
140 kmKristiansand AirportKRS
147 kmLarvikRailway station
0.4 kmSandefjordRailway station
14 kmPorsgrunnRailway station
24 kmVestre BryggeFerry port
0.6 kmLarvikColor Line Terminal
1.4 kmPlaces near Larvik
Places with a climate like Larvik
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Larvik?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Larvik.
What is the hottest month in Larvik?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Larvik?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Larvik?
August is the wettest month with about 104 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Larvik?
The sea is warmest in August at about 18°C and coolest in February at about 3°C.
What is the postal code of Larvik?
Larvik has 14 postal codes: 3251–3259, 3262–3264, 3269, 3285.