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Telemark, Norway

Sem

Sem is a locality in Telemark, Norway, close to the sea. The climate is classified as warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb), with warm summers, cold winters and precipitation in every season.

Now8°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time22:43
59.23° N, 9.63° EElevation 105 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
The year in Semweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec18October
October: high / low10° / 4°
Rain this month116mm
Sea this month12°
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Sem at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month22°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-5°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthAugust

96 mm of rain

Driest monthFebruary

47 mm of rain

Warmest sea18°C

August

Monuments nearby8+

within 12 km

Weather in Sem

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

14-day forecast
8°C

Cloudy · wind 14 km/h · humidity 100%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct9°7°9.5 mm
Mon26 Oct14°5°0.7 mm
Tue27 Oct13°6°16.5 mm
Wed28 Oct13°5°
Thu29 Oct12°4°
Fri30 Oct12°3°
Sat31 Oct9°3°
Sun1 Nov8°4°
Mon2 Nov10°2°
Tue3 Nov7°1°

When to go to Sem

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score172025295365656452181617
High1°2°5°10°16°19°22°20°16°10°5°1°
Low-5°-5°-3°1°6°10°12°12°8°4°0°-4°
Rain (mm)74476048666883969411610269
Wet days161311111414171714161615
Sea5°3°4°6°11°15°17°18°15°12°9°6°

What's on in Sem

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

Monuments and museums in Sem

All monuments

Nature around Sem

Nature in Norway

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Norway seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

Towns and villages around Sem

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

Places near Sem

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Sem?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Sem.
What is the hottest month in Sem?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the coldest month in Sem?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 1°C and lows of -5°C.
What is the rainiest month in Sem?
August is the wettest month with about 96 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Sem?
The sea is warmest in August at about 18°C and coolest in February at about 3°C.