, with cold winters and very cool summers. Wind is frequent, and can be strong at times, especially from October to March.
Bodø is located on the Norwegian coast, in Nordland county. Since we are at the 67th parallel, therefore north of the Polar Circle, the sun does not set (midnight sun) from June 1st to July 13th. The
, in which it is not completely dark even at midnight, occur as early as April 19th and until August 25th. Due to atmospheric refraction, however, even on the days of the winter solstice, the sun is visible on the horizon for about 50 minutes.
, there are quite mild periods, in which the temperature is just above freezing, and rain falls, or rain mixed with snow. However, during these times, a strong wind often blows.
, more or less long depending on the winter, in which the temperature drops below freezing and stays below even during the day. These periods are usually dry, as currents from the east prevail, however, it can sometimes snow.
On the coldest days of the year, the temperature drops every year to -10 °C (14 °F) or even below. The coldest record is -18.5 °C (-1.5 °F) and was recorded in 1966.
is cool, with frequent rains. When it's not raining, the weather is pleasant, with highs of 18/20 °C (64/68 °F). Sometimes, however, there can be warm periods, of short duration, with highs of 25/27 °C (77/81 °F). The old heat record, 29 °C (84 °F), recorded at the end of June 1972, was beaten in July 2018, with 30.4 °C (86.7 °F), and in July 2019, with 30.7 °C (87.3 °F).
, in July and August, since they are the mildest months. However, you must take into account cloudy skies, some rain and a bit of cold at night.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January is generally a very cold month. The average temperature is of
-0.5 °C, with a minimum of
-2.8 °C and a maximum of
1.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-10 °C. However, it dropped to
-14.9 °C in January 2016.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
7.5 °C. However, it reached
11 °C in January 1993.
Precipitation amounts to
105 mm, distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 4 hours and 25 minutes. So the days are short.
There are on average 0.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 6% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
31.1 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
5.5 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
February, the coldest month of the year, is generally a very cold month. The average temperature is of
-1 °C, with a minimum of
-3.2 °C and a maximum of
1.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-10 °C. However, it dropped to
-16.2 °C in February 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
6.5 °C. However, it reached
9.3 °C in February 2003.
Precipitation amounts to
80 mm, distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 1.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 17% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
29.8 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
4.8 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
March is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of
0.2 °C, with a minimum of
-2 °C and a maximum of
2.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-8.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-12.9 °C in March 2019.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
8 °C. However, it reached
12 °C in March 2007.
Precipitation amounts to
80 mm, distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 31% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
26.6 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
4.5 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
April is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of
3.5 °C, with a minimum of
0.9 °C and a maximum of
6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-5 °C. However, it dropped to
-10.3 °C in April 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
12 °C. However, it reached
18.2 °C in April 2019.
Precipitation amounts to
70 mm, distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 34% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
21.8 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
4.7 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
May is generally a quite mild month. The average temperature is of
7.5 °C, with a minimum of
4.7 °C and a maximum of
10.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-0.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-2.3 °C in May 2019.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
18 °C. However, it reached
24.5 °C in May 2013.
Precipitation amounts to
65 mm, distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 20 hours and 20 minutes. So the days are very long.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 35% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
19.3 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
6.3 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
June is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
10.9 °C, with a minimum of
8 °C and a maximum of
13.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
3.5 °C. However, it dropped to
1.6 °C in June 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
21.5 °C. However, it reached
27.1 °C in June 2002.
Precipitation amounts to
65 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 24 hours. So the sun is always above the horizon.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 31% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
16.8 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
9.1 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
July, the warmest month of the year, is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
13.8 °C, with a minimum of
10.8 °C and a maximum of
16.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
7 °C. However, it dropped to
4.2 °C in July 2019.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
25 °C. However, it reached
30.7 °C in July 2019.
Precipitation amounts to
65 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 22 hours and 5 minutes. So the days are very long.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 25% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
14.8 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
11.6 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
August is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
13.4 °C, with a minimum of
10.6 °C and a maximum of
16.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
6 °C. However, it dropped to
3 °C in August 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
23.5 °C. However, it reached
28.1 °C in August 1994.
Precipitation amounts to
85 mm, distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 17 hours and 5 minutes. So the days are very long.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 31% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
16.1 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
12.6 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
September is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
10.3 °C, with a minimum of
7.8 °C and a maximum of
12.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
2 °C. However, it dropped to
-1.1 °C in September 2014.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
19 °C. However, it reached
23.4 °C in September 2019.
Precipitation amounts to
125 mm, distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 25% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
20.6 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
11.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
October is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of
5.6 °C, with a minimum of
3.5 °C and a maximum of
7.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-3 °C. However, it dropped to
-6.4 °C in October 2006.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
13.5 °C. However, it reached
19 °C in October 2014.
Precipitation amounts to
140 mm, distributed over 17 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 2 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 19% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
24.9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
9.4 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
November is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of
2.5 °C, with a minimum of
0.4 °C and a maximum of
4.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-5.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-11.4 °C in November 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
10 °C. However, it reached
16.2 °C in November 2003.
Precipitation amounts to
115 mm, distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 5 hours and 20 minutes. So the days are short.
There are on average 0.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 10% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
27.7 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
8 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
December is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of
0.7 °C, with a minimum of
-1.5 °C and a maximum of
2.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-8 °C. However, it dropped to
-13.7 °C in December 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
8 °C. However, it reached
10.1 °C in December 1998.
Precipitation amounts to
120 mm, distributed over 17 days.
The day lasts on average 1 hour and 35 minutes. So the days are very short. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 0 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 1% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
29.2 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
6.7 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.