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Norway’s climate fluctuates greatly from place to place

especially in its most northern parts. The lowest minimum temperature recorded is -51°C in Karasjok in northern Norway. The average annual temperature swings from some 8°C along the western coast to below freezing in the mountains.

The coldest months of the year are January and February and the warmest time in the inland areas is mid-July, while the coastal and mountains regions may reach their peaks in August. During this time temperatures may reach 20 to 30 degrees Celsius. Given Norway’s extreme northerly position, its mainland climate is surprisingly mild. This is due to the trade winds forced across the Atlantic Ocean by the American continent and the warm currents flowing north from the Equator towards the Norwegian Sea.

Climate - Bodø

The climate in Norway differs from that of the rest of Scandinavia. The high mountain ranges dividing mainland Norway provide protection from precipitation to large areas of inland eastern Norway, giving this area a more continental climate than would be expected in light of its proximity to the coast. Some of these areas east of the mountains have an annual rainfall of less than 300 mm. Most of the precipitation from the sea falls along the west coast of Norway, with some areas recording a maximum rainfall of 3000 mm annually. There are about 100 rainy days in inland Norway and some 150-200 rainy days on the coast. The strength and direction of the wind in Norway varies greatly as a result of fast-moving pressure fronts, and the winds along the coast and in the mountains are often quite strong.

Winter reigns from December to March/April and offers snow clad landscapes, innumerable winter sports, ice blue skies and a fantastic light, especially in the north.

Spring comes in April/May and fights its way through snow and ice to give life to streams and rivers before dressing nature up in vivid greens and other gleaming colours.

Summer turns up in June and strengthens the colours and growth of spring while reminding us how wonderful life can be. In the north of the country the midnight sun creates endless days.

By the end of August, summer takes its last breath and gives way to the cooler autumn. The crisp air and the red, orange and yellow leaves on the trees make September and October a true seasonal symphony to the eyes.