When is the best time to go to Hammerfest

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Hammerfest, Norway. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Hammerfest weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Hammerfest are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Hammerfest January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-1°C 71mm 0.2hrs 5.5hrs 5°C

January is a reasonably dry month in Hammerfest and the temperature is generally cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Hammerfest for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Hammerfest and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (30°F), whilst at night -12°C (11°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Hammerfest with around 71mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Hammerfest February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-1°C 61mm 1.1hrs 9.5hrs 5°C

February in Hammerfest is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Hammerfest for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Hammerfest and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (30°F), whilst at night -11°C (12°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Hammerfest with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Hammerfest weather in February »

March

Hammerfest March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
0°C 56mm 3hrs 13.6hrs 5°C

The weather in March in Hammerfest is characteristically cold and reasonably dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Hammerfest.

March is in the spring in Hammerfest and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 0°C (33°F), whilst at night -10°C (14°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Hammerfest with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3 hours of sunshine per day.

Hammerfest weather in March »

April

Hammerfest April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
2°C 49mm 2.4hrs 8.2hrs 5°C

Hammerfest's weather in April is typically cold and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Hammerfest, with some very good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Hammerfest and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -7°C (20°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Hammerfest with around 49mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Hammerfest weather in April »

May

Hammerfest May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
5°C 42mm 0hrs 0hrs 5°C

May is a reasonably dry month in Hammerfest and the temperature is generally cool.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Hammerfest, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Hammerfest and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Hammerfest with around 42mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0 hours of sunshine per day.

Hammerfest weather in May »

June

Hammerfest June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
10°C 48mm 0hrs 5.5hrs 7°C

Cool and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Hammerfest during the month of June

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Hammerfest, with some very good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Hammerfest and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (51°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Hammerfest with around 48mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0 hours of sunshine per day.

Hammerfest weather in June »

July

Hammerfest July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
13°C 56mm 0hrs 9.5hrs 9°C

July in Hammerfest is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Hammerfest, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Hammerfest and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Hammerfest with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0 hours of sunshine per day.

Hammerfest weather in July »

August

Hammerfest August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
12°C 58mm 3hrs 13.6hrs 10°C

The weather in August in Hammerfest is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Hammerfest, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Hammerfest and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Hammerfest with around 58mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3 hours of sunshine per day.

Hammerfest weather in August »

September

Hammerfest September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
8°C 63mm 3.7hrs 8.2hrs 9°C

Hammerfest's weather in September is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Hammerfest.

September is in the fall / autumn in Hammerfest and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Hammerfest with around 63mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Hammerfest weather in September »

October

Hammerfest October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
4°C 81mm 2.2hrs 0hrs 8°C

October is a a little damp month in Hammerfest and the temperature is generally cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Hammerfest.

October is in the fall / autumn in Hammerfest and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 4°C (39°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Hammerfest with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Hammerfest weather in October »

November

Hammerfest November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
1°C 74mm 0.9hrs 5.5hrs 7°C

The weather in November in Hammerfest is characteristically cold and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Hammerfest for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Hammerfest and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (34°F), whilst at night -7°C (20°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Hammerfest with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Hammerfest weather in November »

December

Hammerfest December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-0°C 81mm 0.2hrs 9.5hrs 6°C

December in Hammerfest is generally a little damp with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Hammerfest for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Hammerfest and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -0°C (32°F), whilst at night -10°C (14°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Hammerfest with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 25 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Hammerfest weather in December »

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Hammerfest weather stats

Hammerfest weather statistics
Hottest month: July 14°C 57.2°F
Driest month: May 42mm 1.7ins
Sunniest month: July 0hrs
Coldest month: January -1.5°C 29.3°F
Wettest month: December 81mm 3.2ins
Warmest sea: August 10.2°C 50.4°F
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