Climate Insights for Røros

The climate in Røros is cold. The average annual temperature is 2°C and approximately 747mm of precipitation falls per year. Røros receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Røros 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, December, when temperatures can drop to -10°C. Røros experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Røros vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 16°C with a mean of 12°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -10°C and the daily average is -8°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Røros is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 747mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 62mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 105mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 36mm. That's 70mm less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Røros receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 224cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 36cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Røros is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Røros, which began on March 20, 2026. Røros 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 16°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -10°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Røros 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.