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Hemsedal, Norway · Alpine mountain climate

Hemsedal in November: go or not?

Tough period. Hemsedal in November only reaches 0.6/10.

📅 Updated August 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 60.87°N · 8.57°E
⚡ This month's verdict
Avoid
Hemsedal · November
0.6
-6–-1°
Temperature
45%
Rain
1h
Sun
❄️ Alpine climate☀️ High-altitude UV🌦️ Changeable weather
Photo : Barnabas Davoti via Unsplash
The month in detail

What to expect in November

Off-season for skiing Hemsedal — lifts are closed. Consider hiking, mountain biking or summer activities at altitude.

November ranks 9 out of 12 months in Hemsedal. Compared to October: −9°F daytime, −1.4h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in November

UV index
1 · low
no protection needed
Feels like
dry air
-6°
Daylight
6.9h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 24
Compare

Is November the right month?

The best month in Hemsedal is May (4.2/10), 3.6 pts higher than November.

See May →See all 12 months →
Context

Our verdict

Hemsedal, Norwegian ski resort in Buskerud in south-eastern Norway: 2300 inhabitants at 700-4,900 ft altitude. One of the main ski resorts in Norway with Trysil and Geilo, paradise of Scandinavian alpine skiing (Norway is the country that invented modern skiing, but paradoxically mainly cross-country not alpine, Hemsedal is an exception with more rugged relief).

Read Gilles' full review →

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Plan your trip

Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a mountain stay.

Country · Norway

🗣️LanguageNorwegian
💶CurrencyNorwegian Krone (kr)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety Very safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living Very expensive · 5/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeAlpine mountain climate
📈Climate trend Stable
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 59°F
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 23°F
🌧️Rainiest month July · 56%

🏔️ Mountain stay

⛰️Village altitude2100 ft
🎿Ski area2100 → 4911 ft
⛷️Ski seasonDec → May
🥾Hiking seasonJun → Sep
🧗High mountains Guide recommended
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
Location

Where is Hemsedal ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
Norway
Alpine mountain climate climate with a 4.2 → 0.6 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
60.87°N · 8.57°E
Questions

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Hemsedal?
It depends on the activity. For skiing: April (ski score 8.4/10). For hiking/suiner: April (8.4/10, 2.0°F).
Can you ski in Hemsedal in winter?
Yes, it's peak ski season. Average ski score December–February: 6.9/10. Cold temperatures (-5°F max in January) and frequent snowfall.
Is it warm in Hemsedal in suiner?
In April, temperatures average 2.0°F. Ideal for hiking and outdoor activities.
What is the wettest month in Hemsedal?
October is the wettest month with October has the lowest climate score of the year.
Do you need sun protection in Hemsedal in November?
The average UV index reaches 1 in November in Hemsedal (low), with about 6.9h of daylight. No protection needed.