Weather in February in Norway
Planning a journey to Norway this February and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Norway in February?
In February, Norway experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from very cold to cold and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy. The month of February is in the winter season.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is very cold in Longyearbyen at -10°C and cold in Utsira at 6°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 3°C in Utsira and -16°C in Longyearbyen. In many areas in Norway, February brings with it chilling temperatures. When visiting these parts during this time, it's of utmost importance to be ready. Choose clothing that is both layered and insulating to combat the cold effectively.
Precipitation
In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snowfall in Kirkenes with an average of 30 mm to heavy snowfall in Kvalsvik with 307 mm.Average sunshine
Oslo experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 83 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit daysTo learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Norway in February, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Norway climate page.
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What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Norway?
Oslo
In February Oslo generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Bergen
In February Bergen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Stavanger
In February Stavanger generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Hemsedal
In February Hemsedal generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Tromsø
In February Tromsø generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Norway.
Is February the best time to visit Norway?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Oslo, February may not be the ideal time to visit Norway.
On average, the best time to visit Norway is in June, July and August with generally pleasant weather in Oslo. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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