Tønsberg
The best months to visit Tønsberg are June, July and August.
- Temperature
- between -5° and 21°
- Rain
- mostly in October
- Daylight
- 6 h in December to 19 h in June
Tønsberg, historically Tunsberg, is a city in Tønsberg Municipality in Vestfold county, Norway. It is located about 102 kilometres south-southwest of the capital city of Oslo on the western coast of the Oslofjord near its mouth onto the Skagerrak. The city is the most populous metropolis in Vestfold county. Tønsberg also serves as the administrative centre for Vestfold county and the seat of the County Governor of Vestfold og Telemark.
- Country
- 🇳🇴 Norway
- Elevation
- 21 m
- Population
- 55,387
- Time zone
- Europe/Oslo
- Coordinates
- 59.27, 10.41
When to go to Tønsberg
The best months to visit Tønsberg are June, July and August. In Tønsberg, daytime highs go from -1° in January to 21° in July. The wettest month is October (106 mm) and the driest is February (42 mm). From November to March, nights drop below freezing.
The best months to go: Jun · Jul · Aug
Weather in Tønsberg month by month
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| high | -1° | 0° | 4° | 9° | 15° | 19° | 21° | 20° | 15° | 10° | 4° | 1° |
| low | -5° | -5° | -1° | 2° | 8° | 12° | 14° | 13° | 9° | 5° | 0° | -3° |
| rain | 62 mm | 42 mm | 59 mm | 44 mm | 50 mm | 60 mm | 69 mm | 79 mm | 93 mm | 106 mm | 97 mm | 65 mm |
1970–2000 normals (WorldClim 2.1). Monthly rainfall total.
Tønsberg, month by month
Tønsberg in January
-1° / -5° · 62 mm · 7 hVery cold and some rain, frost at night.
What to pack: a winter coat, a warm hat, gloves and a compact umbrella
Tønsberg in February
0° / -5° · 42 mm · 9 hVery cold and some rain, frost at night.
What to pack: a winter coat, a warm hat, gloves and a compact umbrella
Tønsberg in March
4° / -1° · 59 mm · 12 hVery cold and some rain, frost at night.
What to pack: a winter coat, a warm hat, gloves and a compact umbrella
Tønsberg in April
9° / 2° · 44 mm · 14 hCold and some rain.
What to pack: layers, a coat and a compact umbrella
Tønsberg in May
15° / 8° · 50 mm · 17 hCool and some rain.
What to pack: layers, a light jacket and a compact umbrella
Tønsberg in June
19° / 12° · 60 mm · 19 hCool and some rain. Ideal time to go.
What to pack: layers, a light jacket and a compact umbrella
Tønsberg in July
21° / 14° · 69 mm · 18 hMild and some rain. Ideal time to go.
What to pack: light clothes, a jacket for the evening and a compact umbrella
Tønsberg in August
20° / 13° · 79 mm · 15 hMild and some rain. Ideal time to go.
What to pack: layers, a light jacket and a compact umbrella
Tønsberg in September
15° / 9° · 93 mm · 13 hCool and some rain.
What to pack: layers, a light jacket and a compact umbrella
Tønsberg in October
10° / 5° · 106 mm · 10 hCold and rainy.
What to pack: layers, a coat and a rain jacket
Tønsberg in November
4° / 0° · 97 mm · 8 hVery cold and some rain, frost at night.
What to pack: a winter coat, a warm hat, gloves and a compact umbrella
Tønsberg in December
1° / -3° · 65 mm · 6 hVery cold and some rain, frost at night.
What to pack: a winter coat, a warm hat, gloves and a compact umbrella
7 hHow far Tønsberg is from other cities in Norway
- Sandefjord27 km 46 min · 25 min
- Fredrikstad30 km 47 min
- Sarpsborg40 km 48 min
- Skien Municipality73 km 48 min · 1 h 9 min
- Drammen64 km 49 min · 53 min
- Asker Municipality81 km 50 min · 1 h 3 min
- Oslo103 km 50 min · 1 h 27 min
- Lillestrøm123 km 51 min · 1 h 45 min
46 min · 
25 minOther distances from Tønsberg
- Bergen484 km 8 h 12 min
- Trondheim587 km 8 h 51 min
- Stavanger421 km 6 h 52 min
- Kristiansand230 km 3 h 16 min
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Tønsberg?
The best months to visit Tønsberg are June, July and August. In Tønsberg, daytime highs go from -1° in January to 21° in July.
When does it rain most in Tønsberg?
The wettest month is October (106 mm) and the driest is February (42 mm).
Is it cold in Tønsberg?
Yes. In January, lows fall to -5°. From November to March, nights drop below freezing.
Is it hot in Tønsberg?
Not much. In July, the warmest month, highs hover around 21°.
What to pack for Tønsberg?
In January, the coldest month, pack a winter coat, a warm hat, gloves and a compact umbrella. In July, the warmest, light clothes, a jacket for the evening and a compact umbrella.
How high is Tønsberg?
Tønsberg sits 21 metres above sea level.
Photo from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA) · Data from GeoNames, WorldClim, OpenStreetMap.