Molde is a city and municipality in the county of Møre og Romsdal in Norway. It is located in the traditional district of Romsdal, and is the administrative center of the municipality. It is located on the Romsdal Peninsula, at the mouth of the Romsdalsfjord. The city is located about 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) from the popular tourist destination of Ålesund.
Molde has a population of about 27,000 people, making it the largest city in the region. It is known as the "City of Roses" due to the large number of rose gardens in the city. The city is also home to the Molde Jazz Festival, one of the largest jazz festivals in Europe.
Molde is situated on the northern shore of the Romsdalsfjord, and is surrounded by mountains on three sides. The municipality covers an area of approximately 514 square kilometers (199 square miles). The highest point in the municipality is the peak of Storehornet, which is 1,564 meters (5,128 feet) above sea level.
Molde has a long history, and was first mentioned in written records in 1196. In 1660, the city was destroyed by a major fire, but was quickly rebuilt. In 1742, the city was declared a "free and open city" by King Christian VI of Denmark-Norway, and it was granted a royal charter in 1742.
In 1940, during the Second World War, the city was bombed by the German Luftwaffe. The city was rebuilt after the war, and today is a vibrant and modern city.
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Molde in Norway experiences a temperate oceanic climate with mild winters and cool summers. During the winter months, temperatures average around 0°C (32°F) and snowfall is common. In the spring, temperatures rise to around 10°C (50°F) and the days become longer with more sunshine. The summer months are generally cool with temperatures averaging at around 15°C (59°F) and plenty of sunshine. Autumn brings cooler temperatures and shorter days as the temperature drops to around 5°C (41°F).
Our weather forecast for Molde helps plan your stay according to the weather. For sunny days, pack light and breathable clothes, swimwear, and sunscreen. For winter weather, it's recommended to bring warm clothes, gloves, a hat, sturdy footwear, and a raincoat.
Date | Icon | Temperature | Wind speed/gusts | Cloudiness/Visibility | Air humidity/pressure | Sunrise/Sunset |
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Apr. 28th 2024 Apr. 28th 2024 | max: 10.8 °C min: 4.6 °C |
11.5 m/s 17.6 m/s |
54.1 % 24.1 m |
65.6 % 1,013 hPa |
05:21:40 21:38:05 |
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Apr. 29th 2024 Apr. 29th 2024 | max: 12.6 °C min: 7.6 °C |
17.6 m/s 33.5 m/s |
75.1 % 19.9 m |
62.3 % 1,010 hPa |
05:18:29 21:41:00 |
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Apr. 30th 2024 Apr. 30th 2024 | max: 11.5 °C min: 6.6 °C |
6.8 m/s 9.4 m/s |
28.8 % 21.0 m |
70.0 % 1,023 hPa |
05:15:19 21:43:55 |
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May. 1st 2024 May. 1st 2024 | max: 14.5 °C min: 6.6 °C |
6.8 m/s 7.6 m/s |
47.3 % 24.1 m |
59.1 % 1,024 hPa |
05:12:09 21:46:51 |
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May. 2nd 2024 May. 2nd 2024 | max: 14.0 °C min: 8.8 °C |
6.5 m/s 7.6 m/s |
77.4 % 24.1 m |
70.9 % 1,025 hPa |
05:09:01 21:49:47 |
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May. 3rd 2024 May. 3rd 2024 | max: 15.5 °C min: 10 °C |
7.9 m/s 10.8 m/s |
66.6 % 24.1 m |
71.2 % 1,020 hPa |
05:05:53 21:52:43 |
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May. 4th 2024 May. 4th 2024 | max: 11.9 °C min: 6.3 °C |
7.6 m/s 11.5 m/s |
96.4 % 10.0 m |
89.4 % 1,011 hPa |
05:02:47 21:55:39 |
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May. 5th 2024 May. 5th 2024 | max: 6.7 °C min: 3.3 °C |
26.3 m/s 49.0 m/s |
74.1 % 12.0 m |
88.2 % 1,010 hPa |
04:59:42 21:58:35 |
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May. 6th 2024 May. 6th 2024 | max: 6.5 °C min: 3.5 °C |
23.0 m/s 44.4 m/s |
57.7 % 18.1 m |
78.2 % 1,019 hPa |
04:56:37 22:01:31 |
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May. 7th 2024 May. 7th 2024 | max: 10.5 °C min: 3.8 °C |
6.8 m/s 9.4 m/s |
25.7 % 24.1 m |
67.3 % 1,022 hPa |
04:53:34 22:04:26 |
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May. 8th 2024 May. 8th 2024 | max: 11.6 °C min: 5.2 °C |
5.8 m/s 4.7 m/s |
12.6 % 21.8 m |
66.6 % 1,024 hPa |
04:50:33 22:07:22 |
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May. 9th 2024 May. 9th 2024 | max: 11.3 °C min: 6.6 °C |
6.8 m/s 7.6 m/s |
35.3 % 24.1 m |
62.8 % 1,026 hPa |
04:47:32 22:10:18 |
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May. 10th 2024 May. 10th 2024 | max: 14.6 °C min: 7.4 °C |
9.0 m/s 8.6 m/s |
7.0 % 21.6 m |
58.4 % 1,021 hPa |
04:44:33 22:13:13 |
Would you like to travel to Molde on a cruise ship or would you just like to know when a certain ship will dock there? Here you will find an overview of the cruise ships that will be calling at the port of Molde.
Date | Ship | Arrival | Departure | Details |
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May 1st 2024 Wednesday, 1st of May 2024 | MSC Euribia | 07:00 am | 03:00 pm | |
May 4th 2024 Saturday, 4th of May 2024 | AIDAperla | 04:00 pm | 08:30 pm | |
May 7th 2024 Tuesday, 7th of May 2024 | MS Rotterdam | 10:00 am | 08:00 pm | |
May 14th 2024 Tuesday, 14th of May 2024 | AIDAperla | 03:30 pm | 08:30 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
May 15th 2024 Wednesday, 15th of May 2024 | MSC Euribia | 07:00 am | 03:00 pm | |
May 18th 2024 Saturday, 18th of May 2024 | MSC Preziosa | 10:00 am | 09:00 pm | |
May 23rd 2024 Thursday, 23rd of May 2024 | Mein Schiff 4 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
May 24th 2024 Friday, 24th of May 2024 | AIDAperla | 04:00 pm | 08:30 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
May 28th 2024 Tuesday, 28th of May 2024 | AIDAnova | 12:00 pm | 08:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
May 29th 2024 Wednesday, 29th of May 2024 | AIDAbella | 04:30 pm | 08:30 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
May 29th 2024 Wednesday, 29th of May 2024 | MSC Euribia | 07:00 am | 03:00 pm | |
Jun. 3rd 2024 Monday, 3rd of Jun. 2024 | AIDAperla | 04:00 pm | 08:30 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Jun. 9th 2024 Sunday, 9th of Jun. 2024 | MSC Preziosa | 10:00 am | 09:00 pm | |
Jun. 12th 2024 Wednesday, 12th of Jun. 2024 | AIDAbella | 04:30 pm | 08:30 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Jun. 12th 2024 Wednesday, 12th of Jun. 2024 | MSC Euribia | 07:00 am | 03:00 pm | |
Jun. 13th 2024 Thursday, 13th of Jun. 2024 | AIDAperla | 04:00 pm | 08:30 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Jun. 19th 2024 Wednesday, 19th of Jun. 2024 | Celebrity Silhouette | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jun. 19th 2024 Wednesday, 19th of Jun. 2024 | MSC Preziosa | 01:00 pm | 09:00 pm | |
Jun. 26th 2024 Wednesday, 26th of Jun. 2024 | MSC Euribia | 07:00 am | 03:00 pm | |
Jun. 27th 2024 Thursday, 27th of Jun. 2024 | Mein Schiff 7 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jul. 2nd 2024 Tuesday, 2nd of Jul. 2024 | AIDAperla | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Jul. 3rd 2024 Wednesday, 3rd of Jul. 2024 | MS Amera | 08:00 am | 12:00 pm | |
Jul. 8th 2024 Monday, 8th of Jul. 2024 | Jewel of the Seas | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Jul. 10th 2024 Wednesday, 10th of Jul. 2024 | AIDAbella | 04:30 pm | 08:30 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Jul. 10th 2024 Wednesday, 10th of Jul. 2024 | Mein Schiff 7 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jul. 12th 2024 Friday, 12th of Jul. 2024 | AIDAperla | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Jul. 20th 2024 Saturday, 20th of Jul. 2024 | MSC Preziosa | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Jul. 22nd 2024 Monday, 22nd of Jul. 2024 | AIDAperla | 04:00 pm | 08:30 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Jul. 24th 2024 Wednesday, 24th of Jul. 2024 | AIDAbella | 04:30 pm | 08:30 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Jul. 24th 2024 Wednesday, 24th of Jul. 2024 | MSC Euribia | 07:00 am | 03:00 pm | |
Jul. 28th 2024 Sunday, 28th of Jul. 2024 | Mein Schiff 7 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jul. 29th 2024 Monday, 29th of Jul. 2024 | Vasco da Gama | 09:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jul. 30th 2024 Tuesday, 30th of Jul. 2024 | Celebrity Silhouette | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jul. 30th 2024 Tuesday, 30th of Jul. 2024 | MS Rotterdam | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Aug. 3rd 2024 Saturday, 3rd of Aug. 2024 | AIDAperla | 04:00 pm | 08:30 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Aug. 6th 2024 Tuesday, 6th of Aug. 2024 | MSC Preziosa | 01:00 pm | 09:00 pm | |
Aug. 7th 2024 Wednesday, 7th of Aug. 2024 | MSC Euribia | 07:00 am | 03:00 pm | |
Aug. 18th 2024 Sunday, 18th of Aug. 2024 | Jewel of the Seas | 10:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Aug. 19th 2024 Monday, 19th of Aug. 2024 | AIDAperla | 04:00 pm | 08:30 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Aug. 21st 2024 Wednesday, 21st of Aug. 2024 | AIDAbella | 04:30 pm | 08:30 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Aug. 21st 2024 Wednesday, 21st of Aug. 2024 | MSC Euribia | 07:00 am | 03:00 pm | |
Aug. 27th 2024 Tuesday, 27th of Aug. 2024 | MSC Euribia | 09:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
Aug. 30th 2024 Friday, 30th of Aug. 2024 | AIDAperla | 04:00 pm | 08:30 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Sep. 4th 2024 Wednesday, 4th of Sep. 2024 | MSC Euribia | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Sep. 9th 2024 Monday, 9th of Sep. 2024 | AIDAperla | 04:00 pm | 08:30 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Sep. 13th 2024 Friday, 13th of Sep. 2024 | Seven Seas Splendor | 10:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
Sep. 18th 2024 Wednesday, 18th of Sep. 2024 | MSC Euribia | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Sep. 19th 2024 Thursday, 19th of Sep. 2024 | AIDAperla | 04:00 pm | 08:30 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Oct. 8th 2024 Tuesday, 8th of Oct. 2024 | AIDAperla | 04:00 pm | 08:30 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
May 14th 2025 Wednesday, 14th of May 2025 | MSC Euribia | 07:00 am | 03:00 pm |
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