Kollevågen
Kollevågen is a well-known naturist beach in Hordaland, Norway. The sea is warmest in August at about 16°C (61°F) and coolest in March (5°C (41°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 15°C (58°F). There are 2 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Kollevåg badestrand (0.5 km (0.3 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Kollevågen
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C | 7°C | 256 mm |
| February | 1°C | 6°C | 188 mm |
| March | 2°C | 5°C | 181 mm |
| April | 6°C | 6°C | 132 mm |
| May | 9°C | 9°C | 116 mm |
| June | 12°C | 12°C | 125 mm |
| July | 14°C | 15°C | 144 mm |
| August | 15°C | 16°C | 179 mm |
| September | 12°C | 15°C | 233 mm |
| October | 8°C | 12°C | 246 mm |
| November | 5°C | 10°C | 257 mm |
| December | 3°C | 8°C | 274 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Coordinates: 60.44778, 5.11583 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in Norway?
- Before you go, read our nude beach etiquette guide.
- First time? Read our guide to your first time at a nude beach.
Naturist places near Kollevågen
- 1Kollevåg badestrand nude beach · HordalandClothing optionalSea 16°C in August
- 2Rishamn nude beach · HordalandListedSea 16°C in August
Status labels: Official · Naturist only · Clothing optional · Tolerated · Customary · Listed · Prohibited · Closed. Statuses come from open data and are not yet verified in person.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kollevågen clothing optional?
Kollevågen is listed as "known naturist place" according to Wikipedia/Wikidata naturism listings. Rules can change, and clothing-optional zones are often only part of a beach, so look for signs on arrival and follow local rules. NudistMap has not yet verified this status in person. You can check what applies in Norway before you go.
How warm is the water at Kollevågen?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 5°C (41°F) to 16°C (61°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Kollevågen?
The closest are Kollevåg badestrand (0.5 km (0.3 mi)) and Rishamn (28 km (17 mi)).
Sources
Status from Wikipedia/Wikidata naturism listings. Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikipedia · Wikidata Q6427382 · All data sources and licenses.