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When is the best time to visit Harstad?
In general the best time to visit Harstad is probably July, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
The best time to visit may differ depending on what you are looking for:
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during .
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is September, October, November with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Harstad in different months
This is the average weather in Harstad for each month based on historic data:
In January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 156 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 118 mm in September.
Climate in Harstad
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Harstad for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +8°C | +7°C | +10°C | +15°C | +24°C | +25°C | +30°C | +28°C | +20°C | +16°C | +12°C | +9°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -1°C | -1°C | +1°C | +4°C | +8°C | +12°C | +15°C | +14°C | +11°C | +6°C | +3°C | 0°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -21°C | -22°C | -16°C | -10°C | -3°C | +2°C | +5°C | +3°C | -3°C | -14°C | -15°C | -21°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 80 | 79 | 76 | 75 | 73 | 75 | 79 | 81 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 80 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 59 | 60 | 51 | 55 | 88 | 91 | 104 | 103 | 118 | 113 | 71 | 71 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 63 | 52 | 47 | 29 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 24 | 37 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 9 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 4 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 10 | 6 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 16 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 14 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Harstad during the whole year:
The hottest month in Harstad is July with average maximum temperature going up to +15°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of -5°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Harstad looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Harstad is October with average humidity going up to 82%. The least humid month is May with an average humidity of 73%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Harstad during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is March with approximately 3 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 51 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is September with approximately 21 rainy days and 118 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Harstad during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is January with approximately 16 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Harstad:
What is the hottest month in Harstad?
The hottest month in Harstad is July with average maximum temperature of +15°C.
What is the coldest month in Harstad?
The coldest month in Harstad is January with minimum temperatures of -5°C.
Is Harstad worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Harstad could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Harstad?
if you're looking to visit Harstad when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for September, October, July. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being March with only 51 mm of rain.
Other cities in Norway
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Monthly weather in Harstad
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Harstad, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.