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

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

Namsos is a coastal city in Norway. It is a quite dense city close to the water with a population of 9035 people. The water temperature around Namsos changes slightly throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 3.6°C (38.5°F) in March up to 12.9°C (55.3°F) in the month of July, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 8°C (47°F) and the best time for water activities is summer, since Namsos 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 Namsos?

The current water temperature in the month of October near Namsos is about:

Are there surf spots located close to Namsos?

Not many surf spots are located close to Namsos. A spot that might be worth checking out is Farstadstranda-Farstad, which is more than 170.6km (106miles) away from Namsos. Click here to check out more information on Farstadstranda-Farstad and its water temperature. If you have some extra time, you can also check out Alnes Lighthouse Godoy, which is approximately 223.2km (138.7miles) away from Namsos. Another fun surfspot is Alnes Lighthouse Godoy, located ca 223.2km (138.7miles) from Namsos.

Are there beaches near Namsos?

Not too many beaches are located near to Namsos. A good beach nearby is Kangasjärvi, which is more than 374.5km (232.6miles) away from Namsos. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also try Ruissalo, ca 458.3km (284.6miles) away from Namsos.

What kind of wetsuit is recommended for Namsos?

The sea temperature around Namsos is pretty cold, reaching up to 13°C (55°F) in the months of June, July, and August. During this time, in the summer, a 4/3 wetsuit is recommended 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 Namsos. However, during early spring, temperatures cool down to roughly 4°C (39°F). During this time, a 5/6 drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is required to feel not too cold, but some might even be ok with a very high-quality 5/6mm wetsuit for very short amounts of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to carry a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the diving and fishing close to Namsos?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions vary a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 4 to 9°C (39-48°F) during spring. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. The conditions typically change during June, July, and August when sea temperatures range from 8 to 13°C (46-55°F). Fish which can frequently be found in waters of this temperature range include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.

Directions to Namsos: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Namsos...

Do you know what the the city Vamvakou in Greece, the city Reydarfjoerdur in Iceland, and the city Drepanon in Greece have in common with Namsos? Click on the links to find out...