When is the best time to go to Sortland

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Sortland, 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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Sortland weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Sortland 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

Sortland January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
0°C 129mm 0.3hrs 6.4hrs 6°C

The climate in Sortland during January can be summarized as cold and wet.

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

January is in the winter in Sortland and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 0°C (32°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Sortland with around 129mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet 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 0.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Sortland weather in January »

February

Sortland February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
0°C 119mm 1.2hrs 9.8hrs 5°C

February in Sortland is generally damp with the temperature being cold.

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

February is in the winter in Sortland and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 0°C (32°F), whilst at night -4°C (24°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Sortland with around 119mm 4.7 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 1.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Sortland weather in February »

March

Sortland March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
1°C 103mm 3.2hrs 13.5hrs 5°C

The weather in March in Sortland is characteristically cold and damp.

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 Sortland.

March is in the spring in Sortland and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (34°F), whilst at night -4°C (25°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Sortland with around 103mm 4 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 3.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Sortland weather in March »

April

Sortland April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
3°C 89mm 5.8hrs 18.7hrs 5°C

Sortland's weather in April is typically cool and a little damp in nature.

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

April is in the spring in Sortland and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 4°C (39°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Sortland with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Sortland weather in April »

May

Sortland May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
7°C 65mm 4.2hrs 11.4hrs 6°C

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

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

May is in the spring in Sortland 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 Sortland with around 65mm 2.6 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 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Sortland weather in May »

June

Sortland June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
11°C 70mm 0hrs 6.4hrs 8°C

The climate in Sortland during June can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

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

June is in the summer in Sortland and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Sortland with around 70mm 2.7 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 0 hours of sunshine per day.

Sortland weather in June »

July

Sortland July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
13°C 82mm 0hrs 9.8hrs 11°C

July in Sortland is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.

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

July is in the summer in Sortland and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Sortland with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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.

Sortland weather in July »

August

Sortland August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
13°C 87mm 3hrs 13.5hrs 12°C

The weather in August in Sortland is characteristically mild and a little damp.

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

August is in the summer in Sortland 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 Sortland with around 87mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 hours of sunshine per day.

Sortland weather in August »

September

Sortland September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
9°C 137mm 3.9hrs 18.7hrs 11°C

Sortland's weather in September is typically cool and wet in nature.

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Sortland 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 (42°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Sortland with around 137mm 5.4 inches of rain making it a wet 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 3.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Sortland weather in September »

October

Sortland October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
5°C 192mm 2.3hrs 11.4hrs 9°C

October is a wet month in Sortland and the temperature is generally cool.

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Sortland and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Sortland with around 192mm 7.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 26 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Sortland weather in October »

November

Sortland November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
2°C 145mm 1.1hrs 6.4hrs 8°C

November in Sortland is generally wet with the temperature being cool.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Sortland and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Sortland with around 145mm 5.7 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 1.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Sortland weather in November »

December

Sortland December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
1°C 146mm 0.3hrs 9.8hrs 7°C

December in Sortland is generally wet with the temperature being cold.

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

December is in the winter in Sortland and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (33°F), whilst at night -4°C (25°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Sortland with around 146mm 5.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 26 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Sortland weather in December »

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Sortland weather stats

Sortland weather statistics
Hottest month: July 14°C 57.2°F
Driest month: May 65mm 2.6ins
Sunniest month: May 4.2hrs
Coldest month: January -0.1°C 31.8°F
Wettest month: October 192mm 7.6ins
Warmest sea: August 12°C 53.6°F
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