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Finnmark weather in August

Considering a trip to Finnmark this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Finnmark in August?

Finnmark is a region in Norway. August in Finnmark generally has moderate temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During August, summer is in full swing.

The average maximum temperatures are moderate and range from 12°C in Vardø to 16°C in Kirkenes. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C in Kirkenes and 9°C in Vardø.

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Vadsø with an average of 66 mm to moderate rainfall in Hammerfest with 85 mm.

For specific regional insights in Finnmark for August, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Finnmark climate page.

Where to go in Finnmark in August

Find the average weather conditions in August for the most popular destinations in Finnmark on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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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).

Popular destinations in Finnmark

What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Finnmark?

Average weather in Alta

In August Alta generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Alta
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<<   July July
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17°C 
9°C 
85 mm 
16 days 
15°C 
8°C 
77 mm 
16 days 
11°C 
4°C 
68 mm 
18 days 
Climate in Alta

Average weather in Karasjok

In August Karasjok generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Karasjok
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<<   July July
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18°C 
9°C 
84 mm 
16 days 
16°C 
8°C 
74 mm 
16 days 
11°C 
3°C 
56 mm 
16 days 
Climate in Karasjok

Average weather in Gjesvær

In August Gjesvær generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Gjesvær
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<<   July July
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13°C 
9°C 
63 mm 
13°C 
9°C 
67 mm 
11°C 
7°C 
78 mm 
Climate in Gjesvær

Average weather in Kirkenes

In August Kirkenes generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Kirkenes
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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<<   July July
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18°C 
9°C 
76 mm 
15 days 
16°C 
8°C 
68 mm 
17 days 
12°C 
5°C 
57 mm 
17 days 
Climate in Kirkenes

Average weather in Skarsvåg

In August Skarsvåg generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Skarsvåg
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
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<<   July July
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13°C 
9°C 
64 mm 
13°C 
9°C 
66 mm 
11°C 
7°C 
76 mm 
Climate in Skarsvåg

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Is August the best time to visit Finnmark?

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Finnmark with overall tolerable weather in Alta. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, July and August provide tolerable weather in Alta. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to be poor.

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