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Vardø Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Snow Squalls Sweep In

Bursts of snow come and go. Keep the team close to the barn.

Warmest Saturday at 5° · coldest night Friday at 0°

The short of it: Vardø weather on Wednesday, 11 November 2026: local time, 2 °C (36 °F) with snow showers, feeling like -5 °C (24 °F). Today’s high 3 °C (38 °F), low 1 °C (34 °F). Chance of rain 45% in the next 24 hours, about 1.4 mm (0.06 in). Notices: frost possible, fresh wind. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 06:45 local time.

VARDØ, Wednesday. — Those stepping out in Vardø this morning will find snow showers; the afternoon should top out near 3°, the night near 1°. That is about what a November day usually brings here, where the long-run average high is 2°. A brisk wind blows from the NW, gusting to 25 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 7 days ahead, Saturday looks the finest at near 5°, while Friday night will be the coldest at 0°. Rain or snow is due on 6 of them, some 30 mm in all. Nights run 4° milder than the November norm of -2°.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Vardø runs from -2° at night to 2° by day, with some 44 mm of rain. July is the warmest month here at 12°, February the coldest at -7°, and October the wettest with 64 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to May. The best months to ride in are July and August.

The sun is up 4 h 25 min today, and the days are shortening by about 14 minutes each. The station stands 0 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowOvercast3°-4°17 km/h–
7 AMSnow showers2°-5°18 km/h0.1 mm
8 AMMostly clear2°-5°18 km/h–
9 AMOvercast2°-5°17 km/h–
10 AMPartly cloudy1°-5°16 km/h–
11 AMMostly clear1°-5°16 km/h–
12 PMPartly cloudy1°-5°16 km/h–
1 PMOvercast1°-5°16 km/h–
2 PMOvercast2°-4°14 km/h–
3 PMPartly cloudy1°-5°16 km/h–
4 PMPartly cloudy1°-5°16 km/h–
5 PMPartly cloudy1°-5°17 km/h–
6 PMPartly cloudy1°-5°17 km/h–
7 PMOvercast1°-5°16 km/h–
8 PMOvercast1°-5°15 km/h–
9 PMSnow showers1°-5°14 km/h0.1 mm
10 PMSnow showers1°-4°14 km/h0.2 mm
11 PMSnow showers1°-4°13 km/h0.1 mm
12 AMSnow showers1°-4°13 km/h0.1 mm
1 AMSnow showers1°-4°12 km/h0.2 mm
2 AMSnow showers1°-4°12 km/h0.2 mm
3 AMSnow showers1°-4°11 km/h0.1 mm
4 AMSnow showers1°-4°10 km/h0.1 mm
5 AMSnow showers1°-4°10 km/h0.2 mm

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 11): snow showers, high 3°, low 1°, 1.5 mm of rain, gusts to 26 km/h. Sun up 8:26 AM, down 12:51 PM. Bursts of snow come and go. Keep the team close to the barn.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today1°3°1.5 mm26 km/h4 h 25 min
Thursday1°2°1.2 mm17 km/h4 h 12 min
Friday0°4°2.4 mm32 km/h3 h 59 min
Saturday3°5°12 mm56 km/h3 h 46 min
Sunday1°4°7.9 mm51 km/h3 h 32 min
Monday3°4°4.9 mm50 km/h3 h 18 min
Tuesday1°2°0.2 mm40 km/h3 h 3 min

Warmest: Saturday at 5°. Wettest: Saturday, 12 mm. Strongest gusts: Saturday, 56 km/h.

The Almanac · Vardø Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Vardø, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus October
3° colder, 20 mm less rain
Versus December
2° warmer
Day–night spread
4°
Snow season
Nov–May
Daylight, mid-month
2 h 56 min
Average wind
25 km/h
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Much like October: highs about 2°, nights near -2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 44 mm, the 8th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Vardø in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Vardø by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-1°-6°47 mm30 km/hnone — polar night✦
February-2°-7°39 mm28 km/h6 h 55 min✦✦
March-1°-5°38 mm26 km/h11 h 17 min✦✦✦
April2°-2°32 mm21 km/h16 h 5 min✦✦✦
May6°2°33 mm19 km/h23 h 43 min✦✦✦
June9°5°50 mm18 km/hround the clock✦✦
July12°8°54 mm17 km/hround the clock✦✦✦
August12°8°57 mm15 km/h18 h 16 min✦✦✦
September10°6°48 mm19 km/h13 h 10 min✦✦
October5°2°64 mm23 km/h8 h 36 min✦✦
November2°-2°44 mm25 km/h2 h 56 min✦✦✦
December0°-5°48 mm28 km/hnone — polar night✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Vardø

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Vardø today?

Right now it is 2 °C (36 °F) with snow showers; it feels like -5 °C (24 °F). Today’s high is 3 °C (38 °F) and tonight’s low 1 °C (34 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 45%, with 1.4 mm (0.06 in) expected.

Will it rain in Vardø this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 6 of the next 7 days, about 30 mm (1.2 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Saturday.

Are there any weather warnings for Vardø?

No warnings, but 2 notices are on the wire: frost possible; fresh wind.

What is the warmest month in Vardø?

July, with an average high of 12 °C (54 °F). The coldest is February, when nights average -7 °C (20 °F). The wettest month is October, with 64 mm (2.5 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Vardø?

July and August. July brings highs near 12 °C (54 °F) and about 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain; August highs near 12 °C (54 °F) and 57 mm (2.2 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Vardø?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to May. Nights average below freezing in Nov–Apr.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BåtsfjordFinnmark59 km WNW0°-4°43 mm
VadsøFinnmark61 km WSW0°-3°41 mm
KirkenesFinnmark82 km SSW-1°-5°40 mm
BjørnevatnFinnmark89 km SSW-1°-6°39 mm
BerlevågFinnmark92 km NW1°-4°39 mm
PechengaMurmansk94 km S-1°-5°41 mm
ZapolyarnyyMurmansk106 km S-2°-6°41 mm
NikelMurmansk112 km SSW-2°-7°39 mm

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