Finnmark Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Finnmark, Norway in February.

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Alta Karasjok Kautokeino Gjesvær

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

What to Expect in Finnmark in February

Finnmark, Norway 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 (19°F) in Skoganvarre to 0°C (32°F) in Gjesvær. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -5°C (23°F) in Gjesvær and -14°C (7°F) in Skoganvarre. On average, February is the coldest month of the year in Finnmark, Norway. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

To explore the conditions in Finnmark, Norway in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snowfall in Kirkenes with an average of 30 mm (1.2 in) to moderate snowfall in Hammerfest with 92 mm (3.6 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Finnmark in February

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Finnmark

What is the weather like in February for some of the most popular destinations in Finnmark, Norway?

Temperature range in Finnmark (February)

Precipitation variation in Finnmark (February)

Alta

In February Alta generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -6°C (21°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -13°C (9°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Min temperature
-13°C (9°F)
-13°C (9°F)
-10°C (14°F)
Monthly snowfall
50 mm (2 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
19 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Alta →

Karasjok

In February Karasjok generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -7°C (19°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -14°C (7°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Min temperature
-15°C (5°F)
-14°C (7°F)
-11°C (12°F)
Monthly snowfall
34 mm (1.3 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
30 mm (1.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Karasjok →

Kautokeino

In February Kautokeino generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -7°C (19°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -14°C (7°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Min temperature
-14°C (7°F)
-14°C (7°F)
-11°C (12°F)
Monthly snowfall
34 mm (1.3 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
30 mm (1.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kautokeino →

Gjesvær

In February Gjesvær generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C (32°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
1°C (34°F)
0°C (32°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
77 mm (3 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Gjesvær →

Kirkenes

In February Kirkenes generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -6°C (21°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -13°C (9°F) and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Min temperature
-13°C (9°F)
-13°C (9°F)
-9°C (16°F)
Monthly snowfall
32 mm (1.3 in)
30 mm (1.2 in)
30 mm (1.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kirkenes →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Finnmark, in Norway.

In our records: Norway February extremes

Notable February records observed across cities in Norway in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest February night in Norway dropped to -43°C (-45°F) in Kautokeino on February 4, 1998.

Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Finnmark in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Alta -6°C (21°F) -13°C (9°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Karasjok -7°C (19°F) -14°C (7°F) 35 mm (1.4 in)
Kautokeino -7°C (19°F) -14°C (7°F) 34 mm (1.3 in)
Gjesvær 0°C (32°F) -5°C (23°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Kirkenes -6°C (21°F) -13°C (9°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)
Skarsvåg 0°C (32°F) -5°C (23°F) 75 mm (3 in)

Finnmark weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Finnmark, Norway in February?

In February, Finnmark, Norway generally has poor weather conditions. Alta sees daytime temperatures near -6°C (21°F), with nights cooling to roughly -13°C (9°F).

What is the average temperature in Finnmark, Norway in February?

In Alta, the average daytime high in February is -6°C (21°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -13°C (9°F).

Does Finnmark, Norway get a lot of snow in February?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Finnmark, Norway during February, with Alta averaging close to 47 mm (1.9 in).

Is February a Good Time to Visit Finnmark, Norway?

In our view, February might not be the best time to travel to Finnmark, Norway 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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