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When is the best time to visit Kirkenes?
In general the best time to visit Kirkenes 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 October, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Kirkenes in different months
This is the average weather in Kirkenes for each month based on historic data:
July usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +16°C during July.
In January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November, December the weather is OK. Expect around 94 snowy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 23 mm in December.
Climate in Kirkenes
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Kirkenes for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +5°C | +6°C | +8°C | +16°C | +29°C | +31°C | +33°C | +30°C | +22°C | +14°C | +8°C | +7°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -7°C | -7°C | -3°C | +2°C | +7°C | +13°C | +16°C | +15°C | +10°C | +3°C | -2°C | -5°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -41°C | -37°C | -29°C | -19°C | -12°C | -2°C | +2°C | -1°C | -4°C | -18°C | -30°C | -35°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 85 | 84 | 81 | 76 | 71 | 70 | 74 | 77 | 81 | 86 | 88 | 86 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 36 | 64 | 69 | 66 | 51 | 30 | 4 | 2 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 23 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 22 | 23 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 17 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 17 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 13 | 13 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Kirkenes during the whole year:
The hottest month in Kirkenes is July with average maximum temperature going up to +16°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of -14°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Kirkenes looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Kirkenes is November with average humidity going up to 88%. The least humid month is June with an average humidity of 70%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Kirkenes 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 1 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is July with approximately 17 rainy days and 69 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Kirkenes during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is December with approximately 13 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kirkenes:
What is the hottest month in Kirkenes?
The hottest month in Kirkenes is July with average maximum temperature of +16°C.
What is the coldest month in Kirkenes?
The coldest month in Kirkenes is January with minimum temperatures of -14°C.
Is Kirkenes worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Kirkenes could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Kirkenes?
if you're looking to visit Kirkenes when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for July, August, June. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being January with only 1 mm of rain.
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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.