Hammerfest Climate by Month
Hammerfest experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from mild days
to very cold weather.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
The climate in Hammerfest is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures range from a moderate 14°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold -2°C during cooler months like February. At night, temperatures typically average around -8°C during these months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Hammerfest has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1096 mm of rain/snowfall per year. Year-round, Hammerfest has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, October, with 118 mm, and the driest month, May, with 75 mm, is minimal.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Hammerfest. While June receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.7 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 0.0 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Hammerfest.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Hammerfest in Norway
Other facts from our historical weather data:July has an average maximum temperature of 14°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of -2°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 118 mm of rainfall.
May is the driest month with 75 mm of precipitation.
June is the sunniest month with an average of 290 hours of sunshine.
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