When is the best time to go to Harstad
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Harstad, 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.
Average temperatures in Harstad
Harstad weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Harstad 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
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -2°C | 99mm | 0.3hrs | 6.4hrs | 5°C |
January is a a little damp month in Harstad and the temperature is generally cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Harstad for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Harstad and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -2°C (29°F), whilst at night -8°C (19°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Harstad with around 99mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0.3 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1°C | 91mm | 1.2hrs | 9.8hrs | 4°C |
February in Harstad 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 Harstad for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Harstad and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (30°F), whilst at night -7°C (20°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Harstad with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.2 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1°C | 75mm | 3.2hrs | 13.5hrs | 4°C |
The weather in March in Harstad is characteristically cold and reasonably dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Harstad.
March is in the spring in Harstad and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (33°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Harstad with around 75mm 2.9 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 3.2 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3°C | 62mm | 5.5hrs | 18.7hrs | 4°C |
Harstad's weather in April 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 Harstad.
April is in the spring in Harstad and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 4°C (38°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Harstad with around 62mm 2.5 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 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 47mm | 4.1hrs | 11.5hrs | 6°C |
May is a reasonably dry month in Harstad and the temperature is generally cool.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Harstad, with some very good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Harstad and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (47°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Harstad with around 47mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 53mm | 0hrs | 6.4hrs | 8°C |
The climate in Harstad during June can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Harstad, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Harstad and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Harstad with around 53mm 2.1 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.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 67mm | 0hrs | 9.8hrs | 11°C |
July in Harstad is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Harstad, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Harstad and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Harstad with around 67mm 2.6 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 0 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 75mm | 2.7hrs | 13.5hrs | 12°C |
The weather in August in Harstad is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Harstad, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Harstad and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Harstad with around 75mm 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 2.7 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 102mm | 3.6hrs | 18.7hrs | 11°C |
Harstad's weather in September is typically cool and damp in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Harstad for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the fall / autumn in Harstad and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Harstad with around 102mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp 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 3.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Harstad weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5°C | 136mm | 2.3hrs | 11.5hrs | 9°C |
October is a wet month in Harstad and the temperature is generally cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Harstad for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the fall / autumn in Harstad and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (42°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Harstad with around 136mm 5.3 inches of rain making it a wet 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 2.3 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1°C | 108mm | 1hrs | 6.4hrs | 7°C |
November in Harstad is generally damp with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Harstad for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Harstad and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (35°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Harstad with around 108mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1°C | 114mm | 0.2hrs | 9.8hrs | 6°C |
December in Harstad is generally damp with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Harstad for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Harstad and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (30°F), whilst at night -6°C (21°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Harstad with around 114mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a 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 0.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Harstad weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 14.9°C 58.8°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | May | 47mm 1.9ins |
| Sunniest month: | May | 4.1hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | -2°C 28.4°F |
| Wettest month: | October | 136mm 5.4ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 12°C 53.6°F |
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