Whether you're visiting Finnmark in Norway during the peak of July (17°C (63°F)) or the cooler months around January (-5°C (23°F)), knowing what to pack starts with understanding the local climate. Our overview is based on data from Alta, the region's most prominent city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.
Finnmark experiences varying average temperatures all year, without any months of consistently pleasant weather.
The colder period typically falls in the months of January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December.
When it comes to rainfall, Finnmark experiences moderate variations in precipitation across the seasons. You can expect around 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain in July, dropping to 45 mm (1.8 in) in March.
