Weather and climate in Rost (Norway)

The climate of Røst is subpolar oceanic, with cold winters and very cool summers. Wind is frequent, and can be strong at times, especially from October to March.
The village is located on the island of Røstlandet, in the southern part of the Lofoten islands, at the 67th parallel. Together with the neighboring island of Værøy, it is the only place in the world north of the Polar Circle to have an average temperature of the coldest month above freezing.

In winter, there are periods in which the temperature exceeds freezing, and there are frequent rains, and colder periods, in which the wind blows from the north or the east, and it can snow.
On the coldest nights of the year, the temperature typically drops to -5/-6 °C (21/23 °F), but can sometimes drop lower. The coldest record is -12.4 °C (9.7 °F) and was set in February 1966.

In summer, temperatures almost always remain below 20 °C (68 °F). The highest record, 23 °C (73.5 °F), was registered in July 2018.

The sun does not rise (polar night) from December 14th to 29th, and does not set from May 29th to July 15th. The white nights, in which it is not completely dark even at midnight, occur as early as 18 April and until 28 August.

Best Time

The best time to visit Røst is the summer, from June to August, since it is the mildest season. However, you must take into account cloudy skies, some rain and a bit of cold at night.

Rost - Climate data

The average temperature of the coldest month (February) is of 1.1 °C (34.0 °F), that of the warmest month (August) is of 12.1 °C (53.8 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 695 millimeters (27.4 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 30 mm (1.2 in) in the driest month (May) to 95 mm (3.7 in) in the wettest one (October). Here is the average precipitation.
The sea temperature ranges from 5 °C (41 °F) in March, April to 12 °C (54 °F) in August. Here are the average sea temperatures.

Rost - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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January is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of 1.8 °C (35 °F), with a minimum of 0.2 °C (32.4 °F) and a maximum of 3.3 °C (37.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4.5 °C (24 °F). However, it dropped to -8.3 °C (17.1 °F) in January 2016.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 7 °C (44.5 °F). However, it reached 9 °C (48.2 °F) in January 2020.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 4 hours and 25 minutes. So the days are short.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 30 kph (19 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 6 °C (42.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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February, the coldest month of the year, is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of 1.1 °C (34 °F), with a minimum of -0.5 °C (31.1 °F) and a maximum of 2.7 °C (36.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -5 °C (23.5 °F). However, it dropped to -10 °C (14 °F) in February 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 6.5 °C (44 °F). However, it reached 9.4 °C (48.9 °F) in February 2008.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 29 kph (18 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 5.5 °C (41.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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March is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of 1.6 °C (35 °F), with a minimum of -0.1 °C (31.8 °F) and a maximum of 3.4 °C (38.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4 °C (25 °F). However, it dropped to -8 °C (17.6 °F) in March 2001.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 7 °C (45 °F). However, it reached 10.5 °C (50.9 °F) in March 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 10 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 28 kph (18 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 5 °C (41 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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April is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of 3.6 °C (38 °F), with a minimum of 1.8 °C (35.2 °F) and a maximum of 5.4 °C (41.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2 °C (28 °F). However, it dropped to -5 °C (23 °F) in April 1991.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 9 °C (48 °F). However, it reached 13 °C (55.4 °F) in April 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 24 kph (15 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 5 °C (41.5 °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 6.6 °C (44 °F), with a minimum of 4.7 °C (40.5 °F) and a maximum of 8.4 °C (47.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1 °C (34 °F). However, it dropped to -1.3 °C (29.7 °F) in May 2020.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 13 °C (55 °F). However, it reached 18.6 °C (65.5 °F) in May 2013.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 20 hours and 20 minutes. So the days are very long.
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.

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June is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 9.3 °C (49 °F), with a minimum of 7.6 °C (45.7 °F) and a maximum of 11 °C (51.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4.5 °C (40 °F). However, it dropped to 1.5 °C (34.7 °F) in June 2012.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 15.5 °C (60 °F). However, it reached 22.5 °C (72.5 °F) in June 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 24 hours. So the sun is always above the horizon.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 22 kph (14 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 9 °C (48 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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July is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 11.8 °C (53 °F), with a minimum of 10.1 °C (50.2 °F) and a maximum of 13.6 °C (56.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8 °C (46 °F). However, it dropped to 6 °C (42.8 °F) in July 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 18 °C (64.5 °F). However, it reached 23.1 °C (73.6 °F) in July 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 22 hours and 5 minutes. So the days are very long.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 20 kph (12 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 11 °C (52 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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August, the warmest month of the year, is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 12.1 °C (54 °F), with a minimum of 10.4 °C (50.7 °F) and a maximum of 13.8 °C (56.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7.5 °C (45.5 °F). However, it dropped to 4 °C (39.2 °F) in August 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 17.5 °C (63.5 °F). However, it reached 22.2 °C (72 °F) in August 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 17 hours and 5 minutes. So the days are very long.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 20 kph (12 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 12 °C (54 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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September is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 10.1 °C (50 °F), with a minimum of 8.5 °C (47.3 °F) and a maximum of 11.7 °C (53.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5 °C (40.5 °F). However, it dropped to 0.7 °C (33.3 °F) in September 2005.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 15 °C (59 °F). However, it reached 17.9 °C (64.2 °F) in September 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 22 kph (14 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 11 °C (51.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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October is generally a quite mild month. The average temperature is of 6.8 °C (44 °F), with a minimum of 5.3 °C (41.5 °F) and a maximum of 8.2 °C (46.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0.5 °C (33 °F). However, it dropped to -4 °C (24.8 °F) in October 1992.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 12 °C (53.5 °F). However, it reached 15 °C (59 °F) in October 2014.
Precipitation amounts to 95 mm (3.7 in), distributed over 16 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 26 kph (16 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 9 °C (48.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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November is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of 4.3 °C (40 °F), with a minimum of 2.8 °C (37 °F) and a maximum of 5.8 °C (42.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1.5 °C (29 °F). However, it dropped to -4.1 °C (24.6 °F) in November 2004.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 9 °C (48.5 °F). However, it reached 11.5 °C (52.7 °F) in November 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 5 hours and 20 minutes. So the days are short.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 28 kph (17 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 8 °C (46 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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December is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of 2.8 °C (37 °F), with a minimum of 1.3 °C (34.3 °F) and a maximum of 4.4 °C (39.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3 °C (27 °F). However, it dropped to -7 °C (19.4 °F) in December 2002.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 8 °C (46 °F). However, it reached 9 °C (48.2 °F) in December 1998.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 13 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.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 30 kph (19 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 6.5 °C (44 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.