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Skarstein

Skarstein is a locality in Nordland, Norway, close to the sea. The climate is classified as subarctic (Köppen Dfc), with warm summers, cold winters and precipitation in every season.

Now8°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time20:19
69.25° N, 16.13° EElevation 1 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
The year in Skarsteinweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec17October
October: high / low7° / 2°
Rain this month197mm
Sea this month9°
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Skarstein at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month14°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-4°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthMarch

123 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

71 mm of rain

Warmest sea12°C

August

Monuments nearby4+

within 34 km

Weather in Skarstein

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

14-day forecast
8°C

Cloudy · wind 18 km/h · humidity 79%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct10°5°1.1 mm
Wed28 Oct10°6°2.5 mm
Thu29 Oct10°6°4.6 mm
Fri30 Oct9°6°0.8 mm
Sat31 Oct10°6°1.9 mm
Sun1 Nov8°4°6.5 mm
Mon2 Nov7°3°6 mm
Tue3 Nov6°3°4.6 mm
Wed4 Nov9°2°4.4 mm
Thu5 Nov8°5°4.2 mm

When to go to Skarstein

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score161618181928434024171716
High1°1°2°5°9°11°14°14°11°7°4°2°
Low-4°-4°-4°-1°3°7°10°9°6°2°-1°-3°
Rain (mm)169134123100877187104155197140157
Wet days212124201713131818202020
Sea5°4°4°4°6°9°11°12°11°9°8°7°

What's on in Skarstein

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

Monuments and museums in Skarstein

All monuments

Nature around Skarstein

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 Skarstein

Eclipses and meteor showers

Towns and villages around Skarstein

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

Places near Skarstein

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Skarstein?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Skarstein.
What is the hottest month in Skarstein?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the coldest month in Skarstein?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C.
What is the rainiest month in Skarstein?
March is the wettest month with about 123 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Skarstein?
The sea is warmest in August at about 12°C and coolest in March at about 4°C.