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Østfold, Norway

Sarpsborg

Sarpsborg is a town in Østfold, Norway, close to the sea. It has a population of about 54,678 (2016). 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
Population54,678
Local time05:17
59.28° N, 11.11° EElevation 54 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
Postal codes1701–1711, 1721–1727
The year in Sarpsborgweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec20October
October: high / low10° / 5°
Rain this month110mm
Sea this month12°
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Sarpsborg at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month22°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-4°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthAugust

87 mm of rain

Driest monthFebruary

51 mm of rain

Warmest sea18°C

August

Monuments nearby10+

within 14 km

Weather in Sarpsborg

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

14-day forecast
10°C

Rain · wind 20 km/h · humidity 97%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct14°7°15.5 mm
Wed28 Oct13°9°3.6 mm
Thu29 Oct13°6°
Fri30 Oct13°4°
Sat31 Oct11°5°
Sun1 Nov12°7°2.9 mm
Mon2 Nov12°5°
Tue3 Nov14°5°
Wed4 Nov10°3°

When to go to Sarpsborg

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score162227355965666557201616
High1°2°5°11°17°20°22°21°17°10°6°2°
Low-4°-4°-2°2°7°11°13°13°9°5°1°-3°
Rain (mm)74515651567885878711010274
Wet days151210101315161713151514
Sea4°3°3°6°11°15°18°18°15°12°9°6°

What's on in Sarpsborg

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

Monuments and museums in Sarpsborg

All monuments

Outdoors around Sarpsborg

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
Høysand CampingCamp sites
0.3 km
Gekko Klatring SarpsborgClimbing
1.2 km
Gamlebyen modelljernbanesenterTheme parks
2.2 km
RavnsjøhyttaMountain huts
2.3 km
Hevingen golfbaneGolf courses
2.6 km
Fredrikstad Motel & CampingCamp sites
2.8 km

Nature around Sarpsborg

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 Sarpsborg

Eclipses and meteor showers

Towns and villages around Sarpsborg

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

Sarpsborg from above

Postal codes

1701–17111721–1727

Getting to Sarpsborg

Sandefjord Airport, TorpTRF
50 km
Oslo-Gardermoen International AirportOSL
101 km
Karlstad AirportKSD
128 km
SarpsborgRailway station
0.5 km
FredrikstadRailway station
12 km
RådeRailway station
16 km
SellebakkLisleby
9.1 km
LislebySellebakk
9.1 km

Places near Sarpsborg

Places with a climate like Sarpsborg

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Sarpsborg?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Sarpsborg.
What is the hottest month in Sarpsborg?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Sarpsborg?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C.
What is the rainiest month in Sarpsborg?
August is the wettest month with about 87 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Sarpsborg?
The sea is warmest in August at about 18°C and coolest in February at about 3°C.
What is the postal code of Sarpsborg?
Sarpsborg has 18 postal codes: 1701–1711, 1721–1727.