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Otta Weather in February

Otta in February

The short of it: Otta in February averages a high of -2 °C (29 °F) and a low of -8 °C (17 °F), with 20 mm (0.79 in) of rain and about 8 h 47 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -2° · low -8° · rain 20 mm · daylight 8 h 47 min

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

February in Otta brings afternoons near -2° and nights around -8°, with about 20 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about -2°, nights near -8°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 20 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 47 min in mid-February, 157 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots. The Almanac rates February 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Otta runs warmer than most and drier than most in February. Kvam, 14 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

February in Otta, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 11 mm less rain
Versus March
4° colder
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 47 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KvamInnlandet14 km SE-2°-8°23 mm
VinstraInnlandet23 km SSE-2°-8°24 mm
VågåmoInnlandet26 km WNW-3°-9°30 mm
HundorpInnlandet32 km SE-2°-8°26 mm
DombåsInnlandet40 km NNW-3°-9°31 mm
FossbergomInnlandet51 km W-2°-8°38 mm
TrettenInnlandet65 km SE-2°-8°30 mm
BismoenInnlandet68 km W-2°-8°54 mm

The Almanac · Otta 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 -2°, nights near -8°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 20 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Otta by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-8°31 mm8 km/h6 h 10 min✦✦
February-2°-8°20 mm8 km/h8 h 47 min✦✦
March2°-6°21 mm8 km/h11 h 32 min✦✦
April7°-2°18 mm8 km/h14 h 39 min✦✦✦
May12°3°40 mm9 km/h17 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
June16°6°59 mm8 km/h19 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
July19°9°68 mm7 km/h18 h 41 min✦✦✦✦
August17°8°67 mm7 km/h15 h 54 min✦✦✦✦
September12°5°39 mm8 km/h12 h 47 min✦✦✦✦
October6°0°42 mm7 km/h9 h 48 min✦✦✦
November2°-4°34 mm7 km/h6 h 57 min✦✦✦
December-2°-8°26 mm7 km/h5 h 17 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Otta in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Otta in February?

Days average -2 °C (29 °F) and nights -8 °C (17 °F), with about 20 mm (0.79 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about -2°, nights near -8°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 20 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Otta?

The Almanac gives February 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Otta in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 8 h 47 min. The days are lengthening — from 5 h 17 min in December to 19 h 34 min in June.

Does it snow in Otta in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Otta in February?

Thermal layers, a down coat, mittens and insulated boots.

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