Finnmark Weather in September

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

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Alta Karasjok Kautokeino Gjesvær

Planning a getaway to Finnmark, Norway this September and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Finnmark in September

Finnmark, Norway is a region in Norway. September in Finnmark generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 11°C (52°F) and nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) in Alta.

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

Precipitation

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Karasjok with an average of 56 mm (2.2 in) to high rainfall in Hammerfest with 104 mm (4.1 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Finnmark in September

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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 September for some of the most popular destinations in Finnmark, Norway?

Temperature range in Finnmark (September)

Precipitation variation in Finnmark (September)

Alta

In September Alta generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

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September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
11°C (52°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
4°C (39°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
21 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Alta →

Karasjok

In September Karasjok generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
11°C (52°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
3°C (37°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Karasjok →

Kautokeino

In September Kautokeino generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
10°C (50°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
3°C (37°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Kautokeino →

Gjesvær

In September Gjesvær generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Gjesvær →

Kirkenes

In September Kirkenes generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
12°C (54°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
19 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Kirkenes →

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

Popular cities in September

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Alta 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Karasjok 11°C (52°F) 3°C (37°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Kautokeino 10°C (50°F) 3°C (37°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Gjesvær 11°C (52°F) 7°C (45°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Kirkenes 12°C (54°F) 5°C (41°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Skarsvåg 11°C (52°F) 7°C (45°F) 76 mm (3 in)

Finnmark weather in September: frequently asked questions

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

Finnmark, Norway typically experiences unpleasant weather in September, part of the season. Daytime highs in Alta average around 11°C (52°F), and temperatures drop to about 4°C (39°F) at night.

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

Alta averages a daytime maximum of 11°C (52°F) in September, with overnight lows close to 4°C (39°F).

Does Finnmark, Norway get a lot of rain in September?

Not particularly. Alta averages just 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain in September, making it a mostly dry month for Finnmark, Norway.

Is September a Good Time to Visit Finnmark, Norway?

In our opinion, September may not be the ideal time to visit Finnmark, Norway due to the typically unpleasant weather in Alta.

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

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