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Finnmark, Norway

Hesseng

Hesseng is a village in Finnmark, Norway, close to the sea. It has a population of about 1,623 (2025). The climate is classified as subarctic (Köppen Dfc), with warm summers, cold winters and precipitation in every season.

Now3°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population1,623
Local time10:15
69.69° N, 30.00° EElevation 60 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal codes9912, 9916
The year in Hessengweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec15October
October: high / low3° / -1°
Rain this month68mm
Sea this month7°
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Hesseng at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month17°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-13°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthMay

41 mm of rain

Driest monthMarch

36 mm of rain

Warmest sea11°C

August

Monuments nearby6+

within 33 km

Weather in Hesseng

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
3°C

Cloudy · wind 14 km/h · humidity 96%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct5°1°
Sun25 Oct7°4°
Mon26 Oct7°3°2 mm
Tue27 Oct8°6°1.5 mm
Wed28 Oct10°6°3 mm
Thu29 Oct9°6°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct6°2°1.5 mm
Sat31 Oct4°1°
Sun1 Nov3°1°
Mon2 Nov4°2°

When to go to Hesseng

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score141616181629514117151415
High-6°-7°-3°2°8°13°17°15°10°3°-2°-4°
Low-14°-13°-9°-4°1°6°9°8°5°-1°-7°-11°
Rain (mm)534136374177988864685049
Wet days181316151814181815161415
Sea3°3°3°3°5°7°10°11°9°7°6°5°

What's on in Hesseng

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Hesseng

All monuments

Outdoors around Hesseng

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

PrestefjelletViewpoints
0.9 km

Nature around Hesseng

Nature in Norway

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Norway seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Hesseng

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Hesseng

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Hesseng

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Hesseng from above

Postal codes

99129916

Getting to Hesseng

Kirkenes Airport, HøybuktmoenKKN
5.9 km
Vadsø AirportVDS
42 km
Vardø Airport, SvartnesVAW
84 km
Hurtigruten KirkenesHurtigruten Vadsø · Hurtigruten Vardø
5.4 km

Places near Hesseng

Places with a climate like Hesseng

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Hesseng?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Hesseng.
What is the hottest month in Hesseng?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the coldest month in Hesseng?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of -7°C and lows of -13°C.
What is the rainiest month in Hesseng?
May is the wettest month with about 41 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Hesseng?
The sea is warmest in August at about 11°C and coolest in March at about 3°C.
What is the postal code of Hesseng?
Hesseng has 2 postal codes: 9912, 9916.