Alta weather in July (Finnmark, Norway)

What should you pack for a trip to Alta in July? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

In July, Alta usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The summer season is characteristic of July. Expect temperatures to climb to 17°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 9°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Alta in July usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 85 mm for the month. As the rainiest month, carrying an umbrella is advisable to manage the frequent rain. Historically, the month has about 16 days of rain.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, July is a prime time to visit Alta. July and August typically offer 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 July

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 85 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Where to go in Norway in July

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

For visitors traveling to Alta, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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