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Røst
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Røst
Nordlandsnupen
Nordlandsnupen
Nupen, Nordland
Nupen, Nordland
Nordland, Norway

Røst

Røst is a locality in Nordland, Norway, close to the sea. It has a population of about 321 (2024). The climate is classified as subpolar oceanic (Köppen Cfc), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now10°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population321
Local time07:19
67.52° N, 12.12° EUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal codes8064–8065
The year in Røstweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec17October
October: high / low9° / 6°
Rain this month108mm
Sea this month10°
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Røst 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

83 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

40 mm of rain

Warmest sea12°C

August

Monuments nearby1+

within 0 km

Weather in Røst

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

14-day forecast
10°C

Showers · wind 48 km/h · humidity 81%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct12°9°4.8 mm
Sun25 Oct12°10°
Mon26 Oct11°10°0.7 mm
Tue27 Oct11°9°3.5 mm
Wed28 Oct11°9°22.6 mm
Thu29 Oct11°9°2 mm
Fri30 Oct9°8°
Sat31 Oct10°8°
Sun1 Nov9°8°

When to go to Røst

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score151518192031424130171716
High4°4°4°6°9°11°13°14°12°9°7°5°
Low1°1°1°3°6°8°11°11°10°6°4°2°
Rain (mm)107837356444052589210897106
Wet days222320151711111717211822
Sea6°6°5°5°7°9°12°12°11°10°9°7°

What's on in Røst

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

Monuments and museums in Røst

All monuments

Outdoors around Røst

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

Røst Havfiske CampingCamp sites
0.9 km
EttertankenViewpoints
2.3 km

Nature around Røst

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 Røst

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Røst

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

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Røst

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

Røst from above

Postal codes

8064–8065

Getting to Røst

Leknes AirportLKN
94 km
Bodø AirportBOO
100 km
Svolvær Airport, HelleSVJ
134 km
RøstBodø · Værøy
2.4 km
VærøyBodø · Moskenes · Røst
29 km

Places near Røst

Places with a climate like Røst

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Røst?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Røst.
What is the hottest month in Røst?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the coldest month in Røst?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 4°C and lows of 1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Røst?
February is the wettest month with about 83 mm of precipitation on 23 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Røst?
The sea is warmest in August at about 12°C and coolest in March at about 5°C.
What is the postal code of Røst?
Røst has 2 postal codes: 8064–8065.