Skien weather
At 9:45 PM local time it was cloudy and 8°C (47°F). Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Jun–Aug. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Skien, Telemark, Norway.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–AugOff season Oct–Mar
About Skien weather
Is it raining in Skien right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 8° right now. Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Skien this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 7–10° and lows of 1–7°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Skien lately?
In the past 7 days, Skien had 4 rainy days and 110.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Skien?
For the coming week, bring a warm winter coat.
Skien weather by month
When is the best time to visit Skien?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Skien is Jun–Aug, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Oct–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 0°C (32°F) in January to 21°C (69°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Skien?
October is the wettest month, with about 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain on average. April is the driest, with about 68 mm (2.7 in).
What is the hottest month in Skien?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 21°C (69°F) and lows of 13°C (55°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 0°C (32°F) and lows of -4°C (24°F).
Does Skien have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is October at about 130 mm (5.1 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months