Weather in February in Finnmark
Thinking about venturing to Finnmark this February and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Finnmark in February?
Finnmark is a region in Norway. February in Finnmark generally has very cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. The month of February is in the winter season.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -7°C in Skoganvarre to 0°C in Gjesvær. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -5°C in Gjesvær and -14°C in Skoganvarre. On average, February is the coldest month of the year in Finnmark. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.
Precipitation
In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snowfall in Kirkenes with an average of 30 mm to moderate snowfall in Hammerfest with 92 mm.For specific regional insights in Finnmark for February, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Finnmark climate page.
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What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Finnmark?
Alta
In February Alta generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -13°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Karasjok
In February Karasjok generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -14°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Gjesvær
In February Gjesvær generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kirkenes
In February Kirkenes generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -13°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Skarsvåg
In February Skarsvåg generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. 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 Finnmark, in Norway.
Is February the best time to visit Finnmark?
In our view, February might not be the best time to travel to Finnmark with often poor weather in Alta.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly tolerable weather in Alta. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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