Climate - Andenes (Norway)

The climate of Andenes is subpolar oceanic, with cold winters and very cool summers.
It is true that the climate is very mild for the latitude, however, the winter is long (in March, the temperatures are the same as in January, and in April, it can still snow and freeze), moreover, the wind blows often, and sometimes it can be stormy.
The village is located at the northern tip of the island of Andøya, which belongs to the Vesteralen archipelago, at the 69th parallel, thefefore, to the north of the Arctic Circle.
In fact, the sun does not rise (polar night) from November 30th to January 12th, and does not set (midnight sun) from May 21st to July 24th. The white nights, in which it is not completely dark even at midnight, occur by April 13th and until August 31st.
The sea is cold all year round, although it is free from ice even in winter thanks to the Gulf Stream.

In winter, there are quite mild periods, in which the temperature is just above freezing, and rain falls, or rain mixed with snow.
However, there are also cold periods, more or less long depending on the winter, in which the temperature drops below freezing and stays below even during the day.
On the coldest days of the year, the temperature generally drops to -11/-12 °C (10/12 °F), although it can drop to lower values from time to time.
In 1981, it dropped to -20 °C (-4 °F) in both January and March.

The summer in fact is reduced to the months of July and August, and is very cool, with frequent rains. Sometimes, it can get quite cold even in these months, with highs of 10/12 °C (50/54 °F).
There are also pleasant periods, which last a few days, in which the temperature reaches 20/22 °C (68/72 °F). More rarely, and not every year, there may be short warmer periods, in which the temperature exceeds 25 °C (77 °F). In July 1972, it reached 27.5 °C (81.5).

Best Time

The best time to visit Andenes is the summer, in July and August, since they are the mildest months. However, you must take into account cloudy skies, some rain and a bit of cold. Therefore, it is advisable to bring a jacket and a sweater even in the height of summer.

Andenes - Climate data

In Andenes, the average temperature of the coldest month (February) is of -1.7 °C (29.0 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 11.7 °C (53.0 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
In Andenes, precipitation amounts to 1140 millimeters (44.9 inches) per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 55 mm (2.2 in) in the driest month (June) to 140 mm (5.5 in) in the wettest one (October). Here is the average precipitation.
At Andenes, the sea temperature ranges from 4.5 °C (40 °F) in March, April to 11.5 °C (53 °F) in August. Here are the average sea temperatures.

Andenes - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the weather in Andenes is usually very cold. The average temperature is of -1.2 °C (30 °F), with a minimum of -3.6 °C (25.5 °F) and a maximum of 1.2 °C (34.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -10.5 °C (13 °F). However, it dropped to -14.1 °C (6.6 °F) in January 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 6.5 °C (43.5 °F). However, it reached 9 °C (48.2 °F) in January 1993.
Precipitation amounts to 120 mm (4.7 in), distributed over 17 days.
The day lasts on average 2 hours and 5 minutes. So the days are very short.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 24 kph (15 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 5.5 °C (42 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In February, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Andenes is usually very cold. The average temperature is of -1.7 °C (29 °F), with a minimum of -4.1 °C (24.6 °F) and a maximum of 0.7 °C (33.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -10.5 °C (12.5 °F). However, it dropped to -13.6 °C (7.5 °F) in February 1994.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 6 °C (42.5 °F). However, it reached 8 °C (46.4 °F) in February 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 105 mm (4.1 in), distributed over 16 days.
The day lasts on average 7 hours and 30 minutes. So the days are short.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 24 kph (15 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 5 °C (41 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In March, the weather in Andenes is usually very cold. The average temperature is of -0.9 °C (30 °F), with a minimum of -3.4 °C (25.9 °F) and a maximum of 1.6 °C (34.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around -10.5 °C (13.5 °F). However, it dropped to -15.2 °C (4.6 °F) in March 1998.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 6 °C (43 °F). However, it reached 9.6 °C (49.3 °F) in March 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 110 mm (4.3 in), distributed over 17 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 21 kph (13 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 4.5 °C (40.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In April, the weather in Andenes is usually cold. The average temperature is of 1.8 °C (35 °F), with a minimum of -0.8 °C (30.6 °F) and a maximum of 4.4 °C (39.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around -7 °C (19 °F). However, it dropped to -11.9 °C (10.6 °F) in April 1998.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 10 °C (50.5 °F). However, it reached 15.1 °C (59.2 °F) in April 2002.
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 16 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 19 kph (12 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 4.5 °C (40.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In May, the weather in Andenes is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 5.8 °C (42 °F), with a minimum of 3.2 °C (37.7 °F) and a maximum of 8.4 °C (47.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around -1.5 °C (29 °F). However, it dropped to -6.2 °C (20.8 °F) in May 1995.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 15.5 °C (60 °F). However, it reached 21 °C (69.8 °F) in May 2002.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 22 hours and 0 minutes. So the days are very long.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 6 °C (42.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In June, the weather in Andenes is usually mild. The average temperature is of 8.9 °C (48 °F), with a minimum of 6.6 °C (44 °F) and a maximum of 11.1 °C (52 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 2.5 °C (36.5 °F). However, it dropped to -0.5 °C (31.1 °F) in June 1997.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 19 °C (66 °F). However, it reached 26 °C (78.8 °F) in June 2013.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 24 hours. So the sun is always above the horizon.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (11 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 8 °C (47 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In July, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Andenes is usually mild. The average temperature is of 11.7 °C (53 °F), with a minimum of 9.4 °C (48.9 °F) and a maximum of 14 °C (57.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C (42.5 °F). However, it dropped to 3.3 °C (37.9 °F) in July 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F). However, it reached 27.4 °C (81.3 °F) in July 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 23 hours and 25 minutes. So the days are very long.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 10.5 °C (51 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In August, the weather in Andenes is usually mild. The average temperature is of 11.5 °C (53 °F), with a minimum of 9 °C (48.3 °F) and a maximum of 13.9 °C (57 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4.5 °C (40 °F). However, it dropped to 1.3 °C (34.3 °F) in August 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 20 °C (68.5 °F). However, it reached 25.7 °C (78.3 °F) in August 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 17 hours and 50 minutes. So the days are very long.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 11.5 °C (53 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In September, the weather in Andenes is usually mild. The average temperature is of 8.7 °C (48 °F), with a minimum of 6.2 °C (43.2 °F) and a maximum of 11.1 °C (52 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 1 °C (34 °F). However, it dropped to -1.1 °C (30 °F) in September 2003.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 16.5 °C (61.5 °F). However, it reached 20.2 °C (68.4 °F) in September 1999.
Precipitation amounts to 110 mm (4.3 in), distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 10.5 °C (51 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In October, the weather in Andenes is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 4.5 °C (40 °F), with a minimum of 2.3 °C (36.1 °F) and a maximum of 6.7 °C (44.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around -4 °C (25 °F). However, it dropped to -8.3 °C (17.1 °F) in October 1992.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 12 °C (53.5 °F). However, it reached 15.7 °C (60.3 °F) in October 2005.
Precipitation amounts to 140 mm (5.5 in), distributed over 18 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (11 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 8.5 °C (47.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In November, the weather in Andenes is usually cold. The average temperature is of 1.6 °C (35 °F), with a minimum of -0.5 °C (31 °F) and a maximum of 3.8 °C (38.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around -6.5 °C (20 °F). However, it dropped to -12.3 °C (9.9 °F) in November 2010.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 8.5 °C (47.5 °F). However, it reached 12.3 °C (54.1 °F) in November 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 115 mm (4.5 in), distributed over 16 days.
The day lasts on average 3 hours and 55 minutes. So the days are very short.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 20 kph (12 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 7.5 °C (45.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In December, the weather in Andenes is usually very cold. The average temperature is of -0.2 °C (32 °F), with a minimum of -2.5 °C (27.5 °F) and a maximum of 2.2 °C (35.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -9.5 °C (15 °F). However, it dropped to -13.3 °C (8.1 °F) in December 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 7.5 °C (45 °F). However, it reached 9.7 °C (49.5 °F) in December 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 120 mm (4.7 in), distributed over 17 days.
The day lasts on average 0 hours and 0 minutes. So the sun is always below the horizon.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 22 kph (14 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 6.5 °C (43.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.