Climate Overview
The climate in Førde is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 2877mm of precipitation falls per year. Førde receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Førde is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to -4°C. Førde experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Førde vary considerably across the year, with a 21°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 -4°C and the daily average is -1°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Førde is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2877mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 240mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 340mm of rainfall. September and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 122mm. That's 219mm less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Førde receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 792cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 179cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Førde is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Seasons
87 days until Winter
It is currently autumn in Førde, which began on September 23, 2026. Førde is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 17°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -4°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).
Spring
Temperatures range from -2 to 12°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 489mm across the season with a monthly average of 163mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.
Summer
Temperatures range from 8 to 17°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 652mm across the season with a monthly average of 217mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.
Autumn
Temperatures range from 1 to 13°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 887mm across the season with a monthly average of 296mm. Expect around 96cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.
Winter
Temperatures range from -4 to 2°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 849mm across the season with a monthly average of 283mm. Expect around 494cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Førde 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.
