Climate Insights for Vardø

The climate in Vardø is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 730mm of precipitation falls per year. Vardø receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Vardø is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to -5°C. Vardø experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Vardø sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -5°C to 12°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 12°C with a mean of 11°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 2°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Vardø is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 730mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 61mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 73mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 48mm. That's 25mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Vardø receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 251cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 49cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Vardø is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 31km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 36km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 24km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 12km/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 36km/h in winter, 31km/h in spring, 25km/h in summer, 32km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Vardø, which began on March 20, 2026. Vardø 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 August at around 12°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -5°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Vardø 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.