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Moskenes
Moskenes
Nordland, Norway

Moskenes

Moskenes is a locality in Nordland, Norway, close to the sea. The climate is classified as subpolar oceanic (Köppen Cfc), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now11°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time02:57
67.90° N, 13.04° EUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
The year in Moskenesweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec16October
October: high / low9° / 6°
Rain this month276mm
Sea this month10°
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Moskenes at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month14°C

Average high in August

Coolest month1°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthFebruary

223 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

82 mm of rain

Warmest sea13°C

August

Monuments nearby2+

within 4 km

Weather in Moskenes

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

14-day forecast
11°C

Rain · wind 38 km/h · humidity 96%

Today hour by hour
Today31 Oct12°8°9.5 mm
Sun1 Nov10°8°1.9 mm
Mon2 Nov9°7°6.7 mm
Tue3 Nov10°6°2.1 mm
Wed4 Nov11°9°9.3 mm
Thu5 Nov9°7°3.4 mm
Fri6 Nov11°6°6.9 mm
Sat7 Nov10°6°7.8 mm
Sun8 Nov10°8°16.4 mm

When to go to Moskenes

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score151517192029414128161715
High4°3°4°5°8°11°14°14°12°9°7°5°
Low1°1°1°3°5°8°11°11°9°6°4°2°
Rain (mm)2832231821381068298134217276244278
Wet days202221171712131818221920
Sea6°5°5°5°6°9°12°13°11°10°8°7°

What's on in Moskenes

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

Monuments and museums in Moskenes

All monuments

Nature around Moskenes

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 Moskenes

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Moskenes

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

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Moskenes

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

Places near Moskenes

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Moskenes?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Moskenes.
What is the hottest month in Moskenes?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the coldest month in Moskenes?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 3°C and lows of 1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Moskenes?
February is the wettest month with about 223 mm of precipitation on 22 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Moskenes?
The sea is warmest in August at about 13°C and coolest in March at about 5°C.