What’s the climate like in Vesterålen?
The current climate of Vesterålen features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 16°C during the day to lows of 1°C. The average yearly temperature is around 8°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -3°C and in the warmer months around 11°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Vesterålen in recent years was 29°C in July 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -10°C in December 2021.
On average, Vesterålen gets 988 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 216 cm is snowfall. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
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Best time to visit Vesterålen?
The best time to visit Vesterålen for pleasant to warm weather is July and August. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Vesterålen.
Climate Table of Vesterålen
The climate table of Vesterålen shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 3 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -3 | -2 | -2 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 1 | -1 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 68 | 124 | 156 | 66 | 32 | 39 | 62 | 50 | 60 | 67 | 140 | 124 |
| Snow (cm) | 38 | 55 | 40 | 27 | 5,7 | 0,1 | 0 | 0 | 0,1 | 3,8 | 18 | 28 |
| UV Index | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 8°C
- Highest temperature: 16°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 1°C in January
- Precipitation*: 988 mm per year, averaging 82 mm per month
- Snowfall: 216 cm per year
- Driest months: 32 mm in May, 39 mm in June and 50 mm in August
- Wettest months: 156 mm in March, 140 mm in November and 124 mm in February
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Vesterålen
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Vesterålen, Norway. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Vesterålen
This graph shows how much precipitation Vesterålen, Norway, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Vesterålen
This graph shows how much snow Vesterålen, Norway, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Vesterålen
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Vesterålen, Norway. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Vesterålen
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Vesterålen, Norway. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Vesterålen
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Vesterålen, Norway, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Vesterålen
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Vesterålen, Norway, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Vesterålen by Month
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