Finnmark weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Finnmark, Norway. Like most weather services, we show Finnmark at one spot: Alta, its largest city. At 11:30 PM local time it was cloudy and 4°C (40°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Jul–Aug.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 3%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jul–AugOff season Sep–Jun
About Alta weather
Is it raining in Alta right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 4° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Alta this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 0–8° and lows of -1–4°. Rain is likely on 6 of 7 days (Saturday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Alta lately?
In the past 7 days, Alta had 2 rainy days and 10.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Alta?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm winter coat.
Finnmark weather by month
When is the best time to visit Finnmark?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Finnmark is Jul–Aug, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Sep–Jun tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from -7°C (19°F) in January to 14°C (58°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Finnmark?
July is the wettest month, with about 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain on average. April is the driest, with about 59 mm (2.3 in).
What is the hottest month in Finnmark?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 14°C (58°F) and lows of 8°C (47°F). January is the coolest, with highs of -7°C (19°F) and lows of -13°C (9°F).
Does Finnmark have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is July at about 111 mm (4.4 in).
How warm is the sea in Finnmark?
The sea is warmest in July at about 16°C (62°F) and coolest in February at about -1°C (29°F). It stays cool all year.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Alta), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months