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Narvik Weather in February

Narvik in February

The short of it: Narvik in February averages a high of -1 °C (31 °F) and a low of -7 °C (20 °F), with 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain and about 7 h 29 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -1° · low -7° · rain 67 mm · daylight 7 h 29 min

✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: July & June

Thirty years of records give Narvik an average February high of -1°, a low of -7° and some 67 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about -1°, nights near -7°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 67 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 7 h 29 min in mid-February, 293 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates February 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Narvik runs warmer than most and drier than most in February. Beisfjord, 10 km to the SE, is 3° cooler by day.

February in Narvik, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 19 mm less rain
Versus March
1° colder
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Oct–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 29 min
Average wind
18 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BeisfjordNordland10 km SE-4°-10°72 mm
BjerkvikNordland13 km NNE-2°-8°70 mm
BallangenNordland27 km WSW-1°-6°115 mm
EvenskjerTroms38 km WNW1°-5°121 mm
SjøveganTroms51 km NNE-2°-9°76 mm
HarstadTroms54 km NW0°-5°111 mm
KjøpsvikNordland58 km SW0°-6°117 mm
LødingenNordland59 km W0°-5°127 mm

The Almanac · Narvik Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
February
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Much like January: highs about -1°, nights near -7°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 67 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Narvik by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-1°-7°86 mm18 km/h2 h 37 min✦
February-1°-7°67 mm18 km/h7 h 29 min✦
March1°-5°65 mm16 km/h11 h 21 min✦
April4°-1°38 mm15 km/h15 h 39 min✦✦✦
May9°3°47 mm15 km/h20 h 36 min✦✦
June13°7°56 mm14 km/hround the clock✦✦✦
July16°11°68 mm13 km/hround the clock✦✦✦✦
August15°9°75 mm13 km/h17 h 31 min✦✦
September11°6°92 mm14 km/h13 h 3 min✦✦
October6°1°78 mm16 km/h8 h 58 min✦
November2°-2°71 mm16 km/h4 h 26 min✦
December1°-5°85 mm17 km/hnone — polar night✦

Questions Readers Ask about Narvik in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Narvik in February?

Days average -1 °C (31 °F) and nights -7 °C (20 °F), with about 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about -1°, nights near -7°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 67 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Narvik?

The Almanac gives February 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are July and June.

How long are the days in Narvik in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 7 h 29 min. The days are lengthening — from none — polar night in December to round the clock in June.

Does it snow in Narvik in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Narvik in February?

Thermal layers, a down coat, mittens and insulated boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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