Steinkjer Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Steinkjer, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 20°C (68°F) in July to a very cold 1°C (34°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 12°C (54°F) in July to around -5°C (23°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Steinkjer experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1171 mm (46 in) of precipitation annually. Precipitation levels in Steinkjer remain relatively steady throughout the year. September has the most rain, with 113 mm (4.4 in) over 24 days. In the driest month April, this drops slightly to 79 mm (3.1 in), making the city's climate fairly predictable. For more details, please visit our Steinkjer Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

For those who appreciate different seasons, Steinkjer serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 8.0 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 0.6 hours of daily sunlight.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Steinkjer.

The city experiences its highest humidity in September, reaching 82%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 73%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year