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Tønsberg Weather in September

Tønsberg in September

The short of it: Tønsberg in September averages a high of 16 °C (61 °F) and a low of 10 °C (50 °F), with 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain and about 12 h 43 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 16° · low 10° · rain 93 mm · daylight 12 h 43 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: April & July

Thirty years of records give Tønsberg an average September high of 16°, a low of 10° and some 93 mm of rain. Highs fall 4° against August, to near 16°; nights run about 10°. Wet spells are common — about 93 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 43 min in mid-September, 167 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates September 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are April and July.

Against its neighbours, Tønsberg runs warmer than most and drier than most in September. Sem, 5 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

September in Tønsberg, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus August
4° colder, 3.0 mm more rain
Versus October
6° warmer
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 43 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SemVestfold5 km WNW16°10°99 mm
MelsomvikVestfold6 km SW16°10°95 mm
StokkeVestfold8 km SW16°10°100 mm
ÅsgårdstrandVestfold10 km NNE16°9°89 mm
HortenVestfold17 km NNE16°10°88 mm
TjømeVestfold17 km S16°11°88 mm
SandefjordVestfold19 km SW16°10°108 mm
RyggebyenØstfold23 km ENE17°8°83 mm

The Almanac · Tønsberg Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
September
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Highs fall 4° against August, to near 16°; nights run about 10°. Wet spells are common — about 93 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Tønsberg by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-3°63 mm18 km/h6 h 51 min✦✦
February2°-3°46 mm18 km/h9 h 7 min✦✦
March5°-1°47 mm16 km/h11 h 35 min✦✦
April10°3°43 mm15 km/h14 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
May16°9°55 mm15 km/h16 h 56 min✦✦✦
June19°12°71 mm15 km/h18 h 33 min✦✦✦
July22°15°79 mm14 km/h17 h 51 min✦✦✦
August21°14°90 mm14 km/h15 h 30 min✦✦✦
September16°10°93 mm17 km/h12 h 43 min✦✦✦
October10°5°109 mm17 km/h10 h 2 min✦✦
November5°2°110 mm18 km/h7 h 31 min✦
December2°-2°73 mm17 km/h6 h 8 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Tønsberg in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Tønsberg in September?

Days average 16 °C (61 °F) and nights 10 °C (50 °F), with about 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 4° against August, to near 16°; nights run about 10°. Wet spells are common — about 93 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Tønsberg?

The Almanac gives September 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are April and July.

How long are the days in Tønsberg in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 12 h 43 min. The days are shortening — from 6 h 8 min in December to 18 h 33 min in June.

Does it snow in Tønsberg in September?

Hardly — September nights average 10 °C (50 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Tønsberg in September?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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The Editor’s Remark

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