Hammerfest weather in February (Finnmark, Norway)

Wondering what the weather is like in Hammerfest during February? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In February, Hammerfest tends to experience very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. Experience the winter season in February. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about -2°C. At night, they generally drop to -8°C. Prepare for the coldest month of the year by packing warm and cozy winter cloths.

Precipitation

Hammerfest in February usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 92 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 9 days of snow are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 33 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Hammerfest. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Hammerfest climate page with graphs.

 

Hammerfest, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature -8°C  

Max Temperature -2°C  

Chance of Rain 30%  

Precipitation 92 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Sunshine 33 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland (68 KM, 42 Miles).

Where to go in Norway in February

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Visitors traveling to Hammerfest should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

Interested in more climate information?

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