Hammerfest Temperature by Month
Hammerfest in Finnmark, Norway sees significant seasonal temperature differences, with daytime highs between -2°C (28°F) in February and 14°C (57°F) in July, averaging 5°C (41°F) annually. Explore the full monthly breakdown below.
Hammerfest Monthly Temperatures
In Hammerfest, temperatures can shift dramatically between mild in summer and very cold in winter. Nights follow the same pattern, with lows ranging from 9°C (48°F) in July to -8°C (18°F) in February.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Hammerfest by month:
From around 4 AM to 6 AM temperatures are at their lowest; by 3 PM they've climbed to their daily peak. July, the warmest month, averages 277 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Hammerfest vs Norway
The map below shows the annual temperature across Norway. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Hammerfest vs World: Temperature Compared
Hammerfest's average annual maximum temperature is 5°C (41°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Rome, Italy averages 20°C (68°F) annually, with reliably warm summers and comfortable winters.
Reykjavík, Iceland averages 9°C (48°F) a year — mild summers by Icelandic standards, but cold winters and frequent wind.
Seoul, South Korea averages 18°C (64°F) a year, with four clear seasons, cold winters, and hot humid summers.
Adelaide, Australia averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with warm summers, mild winters, and relatively low rainfall year-round.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Hammerfest?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In the cooler months, when temperatures drop below 10°C, high humidity makes the cold feel more cutting than it would in dry conditions.
In Hammerfest, February is the coolest month, with average highs of -2°C (28°F) and humidity around 75% — considered high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Seasonal temperature shifts influence more than just how warm it feels — they also drive changes in rainfall, cloud cover, and wind patterns throughout the year.
Warmer air holds more moisture, which tends to mean heavier or more frequent rain during the warmer months. When temperatures drop in winter, any precipitation that does fall is more likely to come as snow or sleet, though in Hammerfest this rarely lasts long on the ground.
For more on Hammerfest's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Hammerfest climate page.
