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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

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

Data from: Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland (68 KM, 42 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland (68 KM, 42 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Hammerfest in Norway

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Hammerfest?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 14°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Hammerfest?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of -2°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Hammerfest?
    October tops the wettest month list with 118 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Hammerfest?
    May is the driest month with 75 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Hammerfest?
    June is the sunniest month with an average of 290 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Hammerfest

    Tue   Dec 03
    -1°C | -5°C
    N 32 km/h
    2.6 mm
    overcast and slight snow

    overcast and slight snow

    Wed   Dec 04
    0°C | -5°C
    SW 22 km/h
    16 mm
    partly cloudy and snow

    partly cloudy and snow

    Thu   Dec 05
    -1°C | -6°C
    S 22 km/h
    1.1 mm
    broken clouds and slight snow

    broken clouds and slight snow