Alta weather in February (Finnmark, Norway)

What is the weather forecast for Alta in February? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

Typically, February in Alta includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. February is part of winter. Anticipate daytime temperatures around -6°C, while night temperatures can drop to -13°C. The coldest month of the year calls for plenty of warm layers. Be sure to pack your winter gear.

Precipitation

Alta in February usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 47 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 19 days of snow.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Alta. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Alta climate page with graphs.

 

Alta, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature -13°C  

Max Temperature -6°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 47 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Where to go in Norway in February

Find out more about the weather in Norway and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Visitors traveling to Alta should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Alta.

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