Climate Insights for Bodø

Nordland, Norway

Hottest
July
17°C peak62°F peak
Coldest
January
-5°C low24°F low
Wettest
January
183 mm rain7.2 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Bodø is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 1,706 mm of precipitation falls per year. Bodø receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bodø is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -5°C. Bodø experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Bodø is cool. The average annual temperature is 41°F and approximately 67.2 in of precipitation falls per year. Bodø receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bodø is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 24°F. Bodø experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10°-5°0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -1°Average: -3°Min: -5°FebMax: 0°Average: -2°Min: -4°MarMax: 2°Average: 0°Min: -3°AprMax: 5°Average: 3°Min: 0°MayMax: 9°Average: 7°Min: 4°JunMax: 14°Average: 11°Min: 8°JulMax: 17°Average: 14°Min: 11°AugMax: 16°Average: 13°Min: 11°SepMax: 13°Average: 10°Min: 8°OctMax: 7°Average: 5°Min: 3°NovMax: 2°Average: 1°Min: -1°DecMax: 1°Average: -1°Min: -3°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 31°FAverage: 27°FMin: 24°FFebMax: 33°FAverage: 29°FMin: 24°FMarMax: 36°FAverage: 31°FMin: 26°FAprMax: 41°FAverage: 37°FMin: 31°FMayMax: 49°FAverage: 45°FMin: 39°FJunMax: 57°FAverage: 52°FMin: 47°FJulMax: 62°FAverage: 58°FMin: 52°FAugMax: 60°FAverage: 56°FMin: 51°FSepMax: 55°FAverage: 51°FMin: 46°FOctMax: 44°FAverage: 41°FMin: 38°FNovMax: 36°FAverage: 33°FMin: 30°FDecMax: 33°FAverage: 30°FMin: 26°F
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Min

Temperatures in Bodø vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 14°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -5°C and the daily average is -3°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Bodø vary considerably across the year, with a 38°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 62°F with a mean of 58°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 24°F and the daily average is 27°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 9°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 183mmSnow: 89mmFebPrecipitation: 121mmSnow: 69mmMarPrecipitation: 155mmSnow: 93mmAprPrecipitation: 110mmSnow: 51mmMayPrecipitation: 106mmSnow: 21mmJunPrecipitation: 116mmSnow: 1mmJulPrecipitation: 119mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 168mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 152mmSnow: 1mmOctPrecipitation: 166mmSnow: 18mmNovPrecipitation: 139mmSnow: 48mmDecPrecipitation: 170mmSnow: 83mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32in34in36inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 7.2inSnow (in): 35inFebPrecipitation: 4.8inSnow (in): 27inMarPrecipitation: 6.1inSnow (in): 37inAprPrecipitation: 4.3inSnow (in): 20inMayPrecipitation: 4.2inSnow (in): 8inJunPrecipitation: 4.6inSnow (in): 1inJulPrecipitation: 4.7inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 6.6inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 6inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 6.5inSnow (in): 7inNovPrecipitation: 5.5inSnow (in): 19inDecPrecipitation: 6.7inSnow (in): 33in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Bodø is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,706 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 142 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 183 mm of rainfall. December and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 106 mm. That's 77 mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Bodø receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 474cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 93cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Bodø is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 67.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.6 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 7.2 in of rainfall. December and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 4.2 in. That's 3 in less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Bodø receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 187in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 37in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 15km/hFebWind Speed: 14km/hMarWind Speed: 13km/hAprWind Speed: 11km/hMayWind Speed: 11km/hJunWind Speed: 11km/hJulWind Speed: 9km/hAugWind Speed: 10km/hSepWind Speed: 11km/hOctWind Speed: 12km/hNovWind Speed: 13km/hDecWind Speed: 14km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10mphFebWind Speed: 9mphMarWind Speed: 8mphAprWind Speed: 7mphMayWind Speed: 7mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 7mphNovWind Speed: 8mphDecWind Speed: 9mph
Wind Speed

Bodø is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 15km/h in winter, 12km/h in spring, 10km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.Bodø is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 10mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 9mph in winter, 7mph in spring, 6mph in summer, 7mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bodø based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bodø based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-5 °C24 °F
-1 °C31 °F
15 km/h10 mph
183 mm7.2 in
89 cm35 in
Feb
-4 °C24 °F
0 °C33 °F
14 km/h9 mph
121 mm4.8 in
69 cm27 in
Mar
-3 °C26 °F
2 °C36 °F
13 km/h8 mph
155 mm6.1 in
93 cm37 in
Apr
0 °C31 °F
5 °C41 °F
11 km/h7 mph
110 mm4.3 in
51 cm20 in
May
4 °C39 °F
9 °C49 °F
11 km/h7 mph
106 mm4.2 in
21 cm8 in
Jun
8 °C47 °F
14 °C57 °F
11 km/h7 mph
116 mm4.6 in
1 cm1 in
Jul
11 °C52 °F
17 °C62 °F
9 km/h6 mph
119 mm4.7 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
11 °C51 °F
16 °C60 °F
10 km/h6 mph
168 mm6.6 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
8 °C46 °F
13 °C55 °F
11 km/h7 mph
152 mm6 in
1 cm0 in
OctCurrent
3 °C38 °F
7 °C44 °F
12 km/h7 mph
166 mm6.5 in
18 cm7 in
Nov
-1 °C30 °F
2 °C36 °F
13 km/h8 mph
139 mm5.5 in
48 cm19 in
Dec
-3 °C26 °F
1 °C33 °F
14 km/h9 mph
170 mm6.7 in
83 cm33 in