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Kirkenes in September: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Kirkenes in September and see if it is worth visiting.
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September

Weather in Kirkenes in September 2025

OK Weather
Cool
🌧️
Rainy
Kirkenes in September usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +10°C and roughly 2 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 17 rainy days with an average precipitation of 51 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+10°C
Avg. max. temperature
-4°C
Min.
+22°C
Max.
51 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
17 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Kirkenes has OK weather in September.

Average temperature in Kirkenes in September

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Kirkenes for September based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in September is +13°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +21°C during the day and a minimum of 0°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 19% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +13°C to +9°C.

Is Kirkenes warm or cold in September?

Kirkenes is typically cool in September.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +15°C to +10°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +8°C to +5°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

Take a look at how September is compared to other months in Kirkenes:

Climate in Kirkenes in September

Kirkenes weather looks like this, on average, in September and the surrounding months.
AugustSeptemberOctober
Avg. temperature
+15°C+10°C+3°C
Min. temperature
-1°C-4°C-18°C
Max. temperature
+30°C+22°C+14°C
Rainfall
66 mm51 mm30 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
77%81%86%
Air pressure
1011 HPa1009 HPa1007 HPa
Sunny days
221
Cloudy days
111113
Rainy days
18179
Snowy days
018

September weather is still as ok as in August. It’s getting colder in September. From +15°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +10°C. As September arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 66 mm to 51 mm. Humidity rises from 77% to 81%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during September, staying around 3 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.

October brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Kirkenes in September based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Kirkenes is gradually decreasing during September, going from 5 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during September in Kirkenes based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in September stands at 60%, leading to total precipitation of around 107 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 19 mm, which is considered light rain. September is a pretty wet month with over 18 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how September is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Kirkenes wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 69 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 1 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last September in Kirkenes?

This is the weather in Kirkenes in September 2023:
1 September
🌧️
+13°C
2 September
☁️
+17°C
3 September
☁️
+20°C
4 September
🌧️
+16°C
5 September
☀️
+14°C
6 September
☀️
+12°C
7 September
☀️
+14°C
8 September
☀️
+18°C
9 September
☁️
+21°C
10 September
☁️
+18°C
11 September
☀️
+16°C
12 September
☁️
+17°C
13 September
☁️
+10°C
14 September
☀️
+9°C
15 September
☀️
+11°C
16 September
☁️
+10°C
17 September
🌧️
+9°C
18 September
☀️
+9°C
19 September
☀️
+6°C
20 September
🌧️
+6°C
21 September
☀️
+7°C
22 September
🌧️
+14°C
23 September
🌧️
+15°C
24 September
☁️
+8°C
25 September
🌧️
+8°C
26 September
🌧️
+11°C
27 September
☁️
+16°C
28 September
🌧️
+10°C
29 September
☁️
+11°C
30 September
☁️
+9°C
In September 2023 Kirkenes had 10 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +13°C, with an absolute maximum of +21°C and a minimum of +6°C. The average humidity was 86%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 53%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Kirkenes climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Kirkenes in September has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1998 (+1°C) and the highest in 2013 (+5°C). The driest year was 1980 with only 189 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1992 with 511 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kirkenes in September:

Is September a good time to visit Kirkenes?

It’s always a good time to visit Kirkenes, but the weather is changeable in September, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Kirkenes in September?

Not really, September is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Kirkenes rainy in September?

Kirkenes is often rainy in September. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Kirkenes in September?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Kirkenes in September, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Kirkenes

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Kirkenes, 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.