Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Molde, Norway

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Molde...

Molde is a coastal city in Norway. It is a fairly dense town close to the ocean with a population of 18594 people. The water temperature around Molde changes moderately throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 5.2°C (41.3°F) in March up to 12.7°C (54.9°F) in the month of August, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 9°C (48°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Molde is located in the northern hemisphere.
Hover over the bars to see temperature for each month in Celsius and Fahrenheit.

What is the current water temperature near Molde?

The current water temperature in the month of October near Molde is ca:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not many surf spots in proximity to Molde. A spot that might be worth checking out is Farstadstranda-Farstad, which is just 17km (19miles) away from Molde. Click here for directions and for more information on Farstadstranda-Farstad and its water temperature. Other surfspots near Molde are Ulla, which is approximately 30.6km (19miles) away, and Alnes Lighthouse Godoy, located approximately 41.8km (25.9miles) from Molde.

Are there sandy beaches near by?

Not too many beaches are in proximity to Molde. A beach, which is not too far away, is Skagen Strand, which is almost 368.1km (228.6miles) away from Molde. If you don't mind the drive, you can also visit Skallerup Klit, which is roughly 375.9km (233.5miles) away from Molde.

What kind of wetsuit thickness is needed for Molde?

The sea temperature around Molde is pretty cold, reaching up to 13°C (55°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 3-4mm wetsuit is required to be able to stay in the water for more than half an hour, but some might even be ok with a good 2/3mm suit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving around Molde. Nevertheless, during February, March, and April, sea temperatures cool down to nearly 5°C (41°F). During these months, a 4-5mm wetsuit is required to feel not too cold, but some might even be fine with a very high-quality 4/3mm suit for short periods of time . For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to have a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the diving and fishing close to Molde?

Due to significant temperature changes during the year, diving and fishing conditions vary a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 5 to 10°C (41-50°F) during spring. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions typically change during summer when temperatures reach 8 to 13°C (46-55°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.

Directions to Molde: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Molde...

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