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Harstad Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Harstad can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from mild to very cold. It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from moderate to very cold in Harstad. Average daytime temperatures reach a moderate 17°C in July. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -1°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -7°C during this month.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Harstad has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1326 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Despite minor fluctuations, Harstad enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In September, you can expect around 134 mm of precipitation, while in April, Harstad receives about 88 mm.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Harstad can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 8.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 0.0 hours of sunlight per day.

Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Forecast for Harstad

Thu   Jan 30
2°C | -2°C
N 2 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

Fri   Jan 31
4°C | 1°C
NW 7 m/s
7.9 mm
broken clouds and sleet

broken clouds and sleet

Sat   Feb 01
3°C | -4°C
NW 5 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Harstad in Norway

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is winter in Harstad?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February, March and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Harstad?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 17°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Harstad?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of -1°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Harstad?
    September tops the wettest month list with 134 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Harstad?
    April is the driest month with 88 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Harstad?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 248 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.