🌡️ Weather in Varanger
Varanger has Norway’s most varied climate — from mild and stormy on the coast to bitterly cold continental frost inland in Pasvik. Weather, forecast, sun and aurora per location. Data from the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NOAA.
Regional capital on the Varanger Fjord. Typical Arctic coastal climate.
Relatively mild in winter thanks to the fjord.
Norway's easternmost town, out in the Barents Sea. Extremely windy and humid.
Cloudier and more humid than the rest of the region. Rarely sunny in summer.
One of Norway's windiest places — considered by many the windiest in the country.
⚠️ Strong wind is normal. Average wind speed is among the highest in Norway.
Active fishing village in northeastern Finnmark. Sheltered from wind by mountains.
Somewhat more sheltered than Berlevåg and Vardø.
At the head of the Varanger Fjord. Cooler summers and colder winters than the coast.
A core area of Sámi cultural history. More continental climate.
Along Europe's best salmon river. More continental climate — warmer summers, colder winters.
☀️ Warmer summer days than the coast. Great for salmon fishing.
Inland old-growth forest area near the Russian and Finnish border. Extremely continental climate.
🥶 Coldest in the region. Can reach −40°C in winter. Warmest in summer.
Border town with Russia. Combines a continental inland climate with proximity to the fjord.
Gateway to the Pasvik Valley and border tourism.
Influenced by the Barents Sea which keeps the temperature stable. Mild winters for the latitude, but strong winds and plenty of clouds. Berlevåg is among Norway's windiest places — gale warnings are common.
Varangerfjorden creates a moderate climate that characterizes the region. Vadsø experiences relatively mild winters and pleasant summers thanks to the fjord's stabilizing effect. The further inland towards Nesseby you travel, the more continental the climate becomes – here you'll find colder winters and warmer summer days.
Continental climate with large temperature fluctuations. Tana can reach 20°C+ in summer — perfect for salmon fishing. Pasvik is one of Norway's coldest places in winter, dropping toward −40°C during cold periods.
Midnight sun from approximately May 20 to July 25 — the sun never sets below the horizon. Polar night from approximately November 25 to January 17 in Vardø. The Northern Lights season runs from early October to March.