Weather and climate in Bodo (Norway)

The climate of Bodø is subpolar oceanic, with cold winters and very cool summers. Wind is frequent, and can be strong at times, especially from October to March.
Bodø is located on the Norwegian coast, in Nordland county. Since we are at the 67th parallel, therefore north of the Polar Circle, the sun does not set (midnight sun) from June 1st to July 13th. The white nights, in which it is not completely dark even at midnight, occur as early as April 19th and until August 25th. Due to atmospheric refraction, however, even on the days of the winter solstice, the sun is visible on the horizon for about 50 minutes.

In winter, there are quite mild periods, in which the temperature is just above freezing, and rain falls, or rain mixed with snow. However, during these times, a strong wind often blows.
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. These periods are usually dry, as currents from the east prevail, however, it can sometimes snow.
On the coldest days of the year, the temperature drops every year to -10 °C (14 °F) or even below. The coldest record is -18.5 °C (-1.5 °F) and was recorded in 1966.

The summer is cool, with frequent rains. When it's not raining, the weather is pleasant, with highs of 18/20 °C (64/68 °F). Sometimes, however, there can be warm periods, of short duration, with highs of 25/27 °C (77/81 °F). The old heat record, 29 °C (84 °F), recorded at the end of June 1972, was beaten in July 2018, with 30.4 °C (86.7 °F), and in July 2019, with 30.7 °C (87.3 °F).

Best Time

The best time to visit Bodø 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 at night.

Bodo - Climate data

The average temperature of the coldest month (February) is of -1.0 °C (30.2 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 13.8 °C (56.9 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 1125 millimeters (44.3 inches) per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 65 mm (2.6 in) in the driest months (May, June, July) to 140 mm (5.5 in) in the wettest one (October). Here is the average precipitation.
The sea temperature ranges from 4.5 °C (40 °F) in March, April to 12.5 °C (54 °F) in August. Here are the average sea temperatures.
There are on average around 1270 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Bodo - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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January is generally a very cold month. The average temperature is of -0.5 °C (31 °F), with a minimum of -2.8 °C (27 °F) and a maximum of 1.7 °C (35 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -10 °C (14 °F). However, it dropped to -14.9 °C (5.2 °F) in January 2016.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 7.5 °C (46 °F). However, it reached 11 °C (51.8 °F) in January 1993.
Precipitation amounts to 105 mm (4.1 in), distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 4 hours and 25 minutes. So the days are short.
There are on average 0.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 6% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 31 kph (19 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 5.5 °C (42 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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February, the coldest month of the year, is generally a very cold month. The average temperature is of -1.0 °C (30 °F), with a minimum of -3.2 °C (26.2 °F) and a maximum of 1.3 °C (34.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -10 °C (14 °F). However, it dropped to -16.2 °C (2.8 °F) in February 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 6.5 °C (44 °F). However, it reached 9.3 °C (48.7 °F) in February 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 80 mm (3.1 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 1.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 17% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 30 kph (18 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 5 °C (40.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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March is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of 0.2 °C (32 °F), with a minimum of -2 °C (28.3 °F) and a maximum of 2.5 °C (36.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -8.5 °C (16.5 °F). However, it dropped to -12.9 °C (8.8 °F) in March 2019.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 8 °C (46 °F). However, it reached 12 °C (53.6 °F) in March 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 80 mm (3.1 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 31% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 27 kph (17 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 4.5 °C (40 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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April is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of 3.5 °C (38 °F), with a minimum of 0.9 °C (33.7 °F) and a maximum of 6 °C (42.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -5 °C (23.5 °F). However, it dropped to -10.3 °C (13.5 °F) in April 1991.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 12 °C (53.5 °F). However, it reached 18.2 °C (64.8 °F) in April 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 34% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 22 kph (14 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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May is generally a quite mild month. The average temperature is of 7.5 °C (45 °F), with a minimum of 4.7 °C (40.5 °F) and a maximum of 10.3 °C (50.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -0.5 °C (31 °F). However, it dropped to -2.3 °C (27.9 °F) in May 2019.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 18 °C (64.5 °F). However, it reached 24.5 °C (76.1 °F) in May 2013.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 20 hours and 20 minutes. So the days are very long.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 35% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 19 kph (12 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 6.5 °C (43.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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June is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 10.9 °C (52 °F), with a minimum of 8 °C (46.5 °F) and a maximum of 13.7 °C (56.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3.5 °C (38.5 °F). However, it dropped to 1.6 °C (34.9 °F) in June 2010.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 21.5 °C (71 °F). However, it reached 27.1 °C (80.8 °F) in June 2002.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 24 hours. So the sun is always above the horizon.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 31% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 9 °C (48.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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July, the warmest month of the year, is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 13.8 °C (57 °F), with a minimum of 10.8 °C (51.5 °F) and a maximum of 16.8 °C (62.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7 °C (44.5 °F). However, it dropped to 4.2 °C (39.6 °F) in July 2019.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25 °C (77 °F). However, it reached 30.7 °C (87.3 °F) in July 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 22 hours and 5 minutes. So the days are very long.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 25% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 15 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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August is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 13.4 °C (56 °F), with a minimum of 10.6 °C (51 °F) and a maximum of 16.3 °C (61.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C (42.5 °F). However, it dropped to 3 °C (37.4 °F) in August 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23.5 °C (74.5 °F). However, it reached 28.1 °C (82.6 °F) in August 1994.
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 17 hours and 5 minutes. So the days are very long.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 31% of the time.
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 12.5 °C (54.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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September is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 10.3 °C (50 °F), with a minimum of 7.8 °C (46 °F) and a maximum of 12.8 °C (55 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2 °C (36 °F). However, it dropped to -1.1 °C (30 °F) in September 2014.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 19 °C (66 °F). However, it reached 23.4 °C (74.1 °F) in September 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 125 mm (4.9 in), distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 25% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 21 kph (13 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 11 °C (52 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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October is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of 5.6 °C (42 °F), with a minimum of 3.5 °C (38.3 °F) and a maximum of 7.6 °C (45.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3 °C (27 °F). However, it dropped to -6.4 °C (20.5 °F) in October 2006.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 13.5 °C (56 °F). However, it reached 19 °C (66.2 °F) in October 2014.
Precipitation amounts to 140 mm (5.5 in), distributed over 17 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 2 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 19% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 25 kph (15 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 9.5 °C (49 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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November is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of 2.5 °C (36 °F), with a minimum of 0.4 °C (32.8 °F) and a maximum of 4.5 °C (40.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -5.5 °C (22 °F). However, it dropped to -11.4 °C (11.5 °F) in November 2010.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 10 °C (50 °F). However, it reached 16.2 °C (61.2 °F) in November 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 115 mm (4.5 in), distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 5 hours and 20 minutes. So the days are short.
There are on average 0.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 10% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 28 kph (17 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 8 °C (46.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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December is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of 0.7 °C (33 °F), with a minimum of -1.5 °C (29.3 °F) and a maximum of 2.8 °C (37.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -8 °C (17.5 °F). However, it dropped to -13.7 °C (7.3 °F) in December 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 8 °C (46.5 °F). However, it reached 10.1 °C (50.2 °F) in December 1998.
Precipitation amounts to 120 mm (4.7 in), distributed over 17 days.
The day lasts on average 1 hour and 35 minutes. So the days are very short. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 0 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 1% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 29 kph (18 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 6.5 °C (44 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.